Which organisms feature a body plan with repeating segments (somites)that are modified during development into structures such as ribs and muscles?
A) Vertebrates
B) Jellyfish
C) Sea stars
D) Flatworms
E) Sea urchins

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Vertebrates feature a body plan with repeating segments (called somites) that are modified during development into structures such as ribs and muscles. Other organisms, such as jellyfish, sea stars, flatworms, and sea urchins, do not exhibit this type of segmental organization.

Which Organisms Feature a Body Plan with Repeating Segments (Somites)that