Which of the following is NOT a correct statement regarding segmentation?
A) It enables a series of body structures and compartments.
B) It allows various parts of the body to become specialized to perform specific functions.
C) It is an example of heteroplasy.
D) Segmented animals are found within each of the three major clades of bilateral animals.
E) Molecular data suggest that segmentation evolved independently three times.

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Segmentation refers to the division of an organism's body into repetitive segments, which is a characteristic of certain animals, allowing for specialization of body parts and complexity in structure. Heteroplasy, however, refers to the evolution of different forms or structures in organisms not due to shared ancestry, which is not directly related to the concept of segmentation.

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