Chapter 11 - Classification

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What are organisms that have a hollow body cavity and stinging cells found in the ocean?

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Cnidaria/Colenterates

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What is the scientific name of an organism composed of genus and species names?

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Genus, species names

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What type of organisms have spines or scratchy skin, such as starfish, urchins, and sand dollars?

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Echinodermata

Front

What organisms have jointed legs and hard exoskeletons made of chitin?

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Arthropods

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What type of eggs do amphibians have?

Back

Jelly eggs

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What is the classification level above species?

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Genus

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What are the main characteristics of arthropods?

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Jointed legs, hard exoskeleton made of chitin.

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What is the primary characteristic of echinoderms?

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Radial symmetry and a water vascular system.

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What are the four main classes of amphibians?

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Anura (frogs), Urodela (salamanders), Apoda (caecilians), and extinct groups.

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What is the significance of the scientific classification system?

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It provides a universal language for scientists to communicate about organisms.