Biology
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Question
Which of the protozoa has a striking resemblance to collar cells in sponges _____________?
A
Zooflagellates
B
Choanoflagellates
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C
Trypanosoma
D
Trichonymphas
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A
Zooflagellates
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B
Choanoflagellates
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C
Trypanosoma
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D
Trichonymphas
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Explanation
Choanoflagellates, single-celled protists with a distinctive collar of microvilli surrounding a flagellum, show a striking structural resemblance to the collar cells (choanocytes) found in sponges, supporting their evolutionary link to animals.