Which Statement About Echinoderms is FALSE

Question

Which statement about echinoderms is FALSE?
A) They develop as deuterostomes.
B) They fall within the group Bilateria.
C) They show evidence of segmentation.
D) The fall on the eumetazoan branch of animals.
E) They fall within the group Deuterostomia.

Accepted Answer

Echinoderms do not show evidence of segmentation, which is a characteristic feature of some other animal groups, such as annelids and arthropods. Echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, have a radial symmetry as adults and do not exhibit segmentation.