Which of the following statements are true? Nematodes possess a closed circulato

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Which of the following statements are true?

Nematodes possess a closed circulatory system.
Arthropods possess an open circulatory system.
Both nematodes and arthropods have segmented body plans.
Some nematodes are parasitic on humans.
Arthropods are named for their jointed appendages.
Both nematodes and arthropods must molt in order to increase in size.
Both nematodes and arthropods possess an external covering, or cuticle.
Nematodes are acoelomate, whereas arthropods are coelomate.
The cuticle in nematodes lengthens as the animal grows.

Explanation / Answer

Arthropods possess an open circulatory system

Arthropods are named for their jointed appendages

Some nematodes are parasitic on humans

Both nematodes and arthropods must molt in order to increase size

Both nematodes and arthropods possess an external covering, or cuticle

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