Which of the following statements with respect to animals is correct?
A)In animals,anatomy and functional properties played a small role in their evolutionary success.
B)In animals,the ability to digest cellulose depends on symbiotic organisms.
C)There are few differences in metabolic rates among animals.
D)B and C

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Animals lack the necessary enzymes to digest cellulose, so they depend on symbiotic organisms such as bacteria and protozoa in their digestive tract to break down cellulose into simpler sugars. This relationship is particularly important for herbivorous animals. Statement A is incorrect because anatomy and functional properties have played a significant role in the evolutionary success of animals. Statement C is incorrect because metabolic rates can vary greatly among different animal species.

Which of the Following Statements with Respect to Animals Is