Given the distribution of the 30 or so animal phyla across the Earth's various ecosystems, what would be the most likely habitat for the origin of animals?  

A.  Rain forests
B.  Freshwater habitats
C.  Deserts
D.  Oceans
E.  Temperate grassland


D.  Oceans

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