Marine Animal Phyla

What is the phylum of marine animals that includes sponges?

• Porifera

• Platyhelminthes

• Cnidaria

• Mollusca

Which marine animal phylum is known for its stinging cells?

• Mollusca

• Echinodermata

• Platyhelminthes

• Cnidaria

Name the phylum of marine animals that includes flatworms.

• Mollusca

• Platyhelminthes

• Arthropoda

• Cnidaria

Which phylum of marine animals includes snails, clams, and octopuses?

• Cnidaria

• Echinodermata

• Mollusca

• Arthropoda

What is the phylum of marine animals that includes starfish and sea urchins?

• Echinodermata

• Mollusca

• Arthropoda

• Cnidaria

Which marine animal phylum includes vertebrates like fish, sharks, and dolphins?

• Chordata

• Mollusca

• Cnidaria

• Arthropoda

What are the characteristics of animals belonging to the phylum Porifera?

• Unicellular, non-porous body, carnivorous

• Multicellular, smooth body, photosynthetic

• Unicellular, porous body, scavengers

• Multicellular, porous body, filter feeders

How do animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca obtain their food?

• Photosynthesis

• Hibernation

• Magnetic field detection

• Filter feeding, grazing, or predation

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Explain the process of regeneration in marine animals belonging to the phylum Echinodermata.

• Regeneration in marine animals is a myth

• They have the ability to regrow lost body parts such as arms, spines, and even internal organs.

• They can only regrow their exoskeleton

• They cannot regrow any lost body parts

Which phylum of marine animals includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimp?

• Arthropoda

• Mollusca

• Echinodermata

• Cnidaria