Animal Diversity

Front

What is the largest invertebrate phylum that contains more species than all other animal phyla combined?

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Arthropoda

Front

What characteristic is NOT common to all animals?

Back

Having brains

Front

What is the term for a thick, hard outer covering that protects an animal?

Back

Exoskeleton

Front

What do we call animals that do not have a backbone?

Back

Invertebrates

Front

Which type of symmetry is displayed by a jellyfish?

Back

Radial symmetry

Front

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?

Back

Presence of a backbone (vertebral column)

Front

What are the three main groups of animals based on body symmetry?

Back

Radial symmetry, bilateral symmetry, asymmetry

Front

What is the term for animals with bilateral symmetry that have a distinct head and tail?

Back

Cephalization

Front

What is the function of an exoskeleton in arthropods?

Back

Protection, support, and prevention of water loss

Front

Name an example of an animal that is an invertebrate.

Back

Octopus, jellyfish, or any other non-backboned animal