Invertebrate Phyla Review Bio2

Front

What is an invertebrate?

Back

An animal without a backbone.

Front

The majority of arthropods are ___________.

Back

Insects.

Front

The process of shedding the exoskeleton is __________.

Back

Molting.

Front

Roly-polys are __________.

Back

Crustaceans.

Front

Animals that are segmented and have jointed appendages and an exoskeleton are members of the phylum __________.

Back

Arthropoda.

Front

What are the main characteristics of arthropods?

Back

Jointed appendages, segmented bodies, and exoskeletons.

Front

What is the phylum that includes jellyfish and corals?

Back

Cnidaria.

Front

What is the primary feature that distinguishes mollusks?

Back

A soft body, often with a hard shell.

Front

What are the three main classes of mollusks?

Back

Gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods.

Front

What is the function of the exoskeleton in arthropods?

Back

Protection and support.