Zoo FA final- evolution, classification, inverts

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What are sponges?

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Primitive animals organized on a cellular level without tissues.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An animal without a backbone.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of grouping and naming organisms.

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What is cephalization?

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A concentration of nervous and sensory tissues towards the anterior end of the organism.

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Who is known as the father of evolution?

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Charles Darwin.

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What is the significance of bilateral symmetry in animals?

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It allows for more efficient movement and a streamlined body plan.

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Define phylogeny.

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The evolutionary history and relationships among species.

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What is the difference between exoskeleton and endoskeleton?

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Exoskeleton is an external skeleton, while endoskeleton is an internal skeleton.

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What are the main characteristics of jellyfish?

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They are gelatinous, have radial symmetry, and possess stinging cells called cnidocytes.

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What is the role of classification in biology?

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It helps organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.