The Presence of a Lophophore in a Newly Discovered Species

Question

The presence of a lophophore in a newly discovered species would suggest which of the following?
A) This species grows by shedding its exoskeleton.
B) This species is a suspension feeder.
C) This species is probably an arthropod.
D) This species grows by shedding its cuticle.

Accepted Answer

The presence of a lophophore suggests that the species is a suspension feeder. A lophophore is a specialized feeding structure found in some groups of animals, such as bryozoans and brachiopods, that allows for filter feeding of small particles from the water.