What determines whether or not a body system is likely to remain in a phylum over the course of evolution?

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pooja195 · Answer

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pooja195 · Answer

is this multiple choice if so post the options

anonymous · Answer

no it's an open ended

pooja195 · Answer

alright any ideas for what the answer maybe?

anonymous · Answer

I was thinking something along the lines of whether or not the system is helping to survive or reproduce will determine whether or not it remains but i'm not completely sure

pooja195 · Answer

your answer is correct that is helping to survive or reproduce will determine whether or not it remains

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you