Question

Pick up the correct answer regarding the enterocoelomates.

• A. Enterocoelomates are deuterostomes and they show radial and indeterminate cleavages
• B. All enterocoelomates are protostomes and they exhibit radial and indeterminate cleavages
• C. All enterocoelomates are deuterostomes and they exhibit spiral and indeterminate cleavages
• D. All enterocoelomates are deuterostomes and they exhibit spiral and determinate cleavages

Hint:

Radial and indeterminate cleavage is a key characteristic of deuterostomes, which includes groups such as vertebrates and starfish.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Defining enterocoelomates. Enterocoelomates are animals that develop their coelom as outpouchings of the mesodermal embryonic gut, typical of deuterostomes like echinoderms and chordates. They exhibit radial, indeterminate cleavage during embryonic development, where each cell retains the potential to develop into a complete organism.