Which of the following appears to have evolved independently in different animal taxa, and therefore its presence is not considered a useful characteristic for determining phylogeny?
A) Ectoderm
B) Pseudocoelom
C) Endoderm
D) Exoderm
E) Mesoderm

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The pseudocoelom has evolved independently in different animal taxa, making it an example of convergent evolution rather than a shared ancestral trait. This means it is not a reliable characteristic for determining evolutionary relationships or phylogeny among different groups of animals.

Which of the Following Appears to Have Evolved Independently in Different