Triploblastic animals possess three germ layers. These are:
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Correct answer: Ectoderm, Mesoderm, Endoderm
Starting from Platyhelminthes to Chordata, all animals are triploblastic. The addition of the mesoderm allows for the development of complex organs and true body cavities.
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