Animal Phyla ID by Name (Final Exam Prep)

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What is the phylum of sea anemones?

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Cnidaria

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What is the phylum of sea stars?

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Echinodermata

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What is the phylum of rattlesnakes?

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Chordata

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What is the phylum of jellyfish?

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Cnidaria

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What is the phylum of millipedes?

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Arthropoda

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Define Cnidaria.

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A phylum of animals that includes jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals, characterized by the presence of stinging cells called cnidocytes.

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Define Echinodermata.

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A phylum of marine animals that includes sea stars, sea urchins, and sand dollars, known for their radial symmetry and a water vascular system.

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Define Chordata.

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A phylum that includes all animals with a notochord, including vertebrates like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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Define Arthropoda.

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The largest phylum of animals, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans, characterized by an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages.

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What are cnidocytes?

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Specialized cells found in Cnidarians that contain stinging structures used for capturing prey and defense.