Question

Although the bryozoans and brachiopods each possess a characteristic lophophore, recent molecular evidence suggests the two phyla are not as closely related as once thought. Associate the following characteristics with the appropriate phyla

1. Individuals resemble clams
2. Colonies resemble moss
3. Anus opening near mouth
4. Dorsal and ventral valves
5. Possesses a chitinous Zoecium
6. May have no anus
Brachiopoda Bryozoa

Answer 1

"Brachiopoda"

Drosal and ventral valves; Individuals resemble clams; May have no anus

"Bryozoa"

Possesses a chitinous zoecium; Anus opening near mouth; Colonies resemble moss