Comparisons of genetic information from various invertebrate groups has

a. confirmed nearly all classifications that were based on phenotypic resemblances.
b. provided a complete and final picture of animal phylogeny.
c. led to a decision to forgo formal classification of animals, as animal relationships are too
complex to determine.
d. led to a reworking of the classification of animals that is still being refined.
e. confirmed that some invertebrates should be classified as vertebrates.


D

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