STUDY GUIDE: Animal Kingdom Flashcard

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What type of symmetry do crustaceans have?

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Bilateral symmetry: This means their body can be divided into two equal halves along one plane.

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What type of vertebrate is a cow?

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Mammal: Cows are warm-blooded animals that have hair and produce milk.

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To what phylum do I belong if I am a snail?

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Mollusk: This phylum includes soft-bodied animals, many of which have shells.

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What does the term echinoderm mean?

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Spiny skinned: Echinoderms have a hard, spiny covering.

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What are invertebrates?

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Animals without a backbone, such as jellyfish, worms, and insects.

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What is the main characteristic of mammals?

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Mammals have hair or fur and produce milk to feed their young.

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What is bilateral symmetry?

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A body plan where the left and right sides are mirror images.

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What is the phylum of animals that includes starfish?

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Echinodermata: This phylum includes marine animals with radial symmetry.

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What is a common feature of mollusks?

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Many mollusks have a soft body and a hard shell.

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What is the difference between amphibians and reptiles?

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Amphibians typically have a life cycle that includes a water stage, while reptiles do not.