What do animals as diverse as corals and monkeys have in common?
A) body cavity between body wall and digestive system
B) number of embryonic tissue layers
C) type of body symmetry
D) presence of Hox genes
E) degree of cephalization

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Both corals and monkeys have Hox genes, which are responsible for the organization and development of body structures during embryonic development. This is a characteristic shared by a wide range of animal species, including humans. The other options (A, B, C, and E) do not apply to all animal groups and are not universal characteristics.

What Do Animals as Diverse as Corals and Monkeys Have