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The coeloma. is a synapomorphy for the clade comprising protostomes and deuterostomes.b. evolved multiple times convergently.c. is always an indicator of close evolutionary relationship.d. $\quad$ forms within the endoderm.
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A coelom is a fluid-filled body cavity that is found in many animals. It is formed during development and is lined by an epithelium derived from mesoderm. Show more…
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