Animal Phyla

Front

What domain do all organisms under Kingdom Animalia belong?

Back

Eukarya

Front

Which phylum does a sponge belong to?

Back

Porifera

Front

What type of animal does not have any sort of body cavity?

Back

Acoelomate

Front

Which phylum is comprised of flat, thin worms that are not segmented?

Back

Platyhelminthes

Front

What adaptation increases flexibility and motion in annelids?

Back

Segmentation

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the phylum Cnidaria?

Back

Presence of stinging cells (cnidocytes) and a body plan with radial symmetry.

Front

What type of body cavity do coelomates possess?

Back

A true coelom, which is a fluid-filled body cavity completely surrounded by mesoderm.

Front

What is the main feature of the phylum Arthropoda?

Back

Exoskeleton made of chitin, segmented body, and jointed appendages.

Front

Which phylum includes organisms like jellyfish and corals?

Back

Cnidaria

Front

What is a pseudocoelomate?

Back

An organism with a body cavity that is not completely lined by mesoderm.