Which one of the following invertebrates is/are a deuterostome and enterocoelous coelomate?

Pila

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Ascaris

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Aphrodite

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Asterias

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Solution

The correct option is D Asterias
Deuterostomes include echinoderms, chordates, Pogonophora, hemichordates, and some minor phyla.
Enterocoelic coelom (enterocoel) develops as mesodermal pouches arising from the gut of the embryo. Only echinoderms are deuterostomes and enterocoelous coelomate. Out of the options, only Asterias is an echinoderm. Hence, option D is correct.

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