Of the following combination of statements about protostomes and deuterostomes,which choice is correct?
A)Protostomes are animals in which the mouth develops from the blastopore,and the anus or anal pore develops from the second opening.Deuterostomes are animals in which the anus develops from the blastopore and the mouth develops secondarily later in their development.
B)Protostomes are animals in which the anus develops from the blastopore,and the mouth develops from the second opening.Deuterostomes are animals in which the anus develops from the blastopore and the mouth develops secondarily later in their development.
C)Protostomes are animals in which the mouth develops from the blastopore,and the anus or anal pore develops from the second opening.Deuterostomes are animals in which the mouth develops from the blastopore and the anus develops secondarily later in their development.
D)Protostomes are animals in which the mouth or anus develops from the blastopore,depending on the species.Deuterostomes are animals in which the mouth and anus develops from the blastopore,depending on the species.

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Protostomes are characterized by the mouth developing from the blastopore, while in deuterostomes, the anus develops from the blastopore, with the mouth forming secondarily. This fundamental difference in embryonic development distinguishes the two groups.

Of the Following Combination of Statements About Protostomes and Deuterostomes,which