Suppose you came across a novel organism you suspected belonged to one of the following animal phyla:
Porifera,Cnidaria,Ctenophora,or Acoelomorpha.Which of the following characteristics would not be helpful in placing the organism into the correct phylum?
A)the organism's feeding strategy
B)the organism's habitat
C)whether the organism has a coelom
D)whether the organism has a gut
E)whether adults are sessile or motile

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The presence or absence of a coelom is a key characteristic that distinguishes the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, and Acoelomorpha. Therefore, whether the organism has a coelom would be helpful in placing it in the correct phylum. However, the feeding strategy, habitat, presence of a gut, and whether the adults are sessile or motile are all characteristics that can provide additional clues to help identify the organism's phylum.

Suppose You Came Across a Novel Organism You Suspected Belonged