Molecular studies have changed many of the phylogenetic relationships previously identified by morphological studies. An example of such a change is ________.
A) Lochotrophozora
B) Placozoa
C) Brachiopoda
D) Bivalvia

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Molecular studies have led to the recognition of Lophotrochozoa (often misspelled as Lochotrophozora) as a major clade, which was not previously identified based solely on morphological characteristics.

Molecular Studies Have Changed Many of the Phylogenetic Relationships Previously