Ch. 1 Zoology Vocab Quiz

What does the term "Zoology" mean?

• Study of plants

• Study of animals

• Study of rocks

• Study of stars

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Which of the following animals is an example of an animal with a backbone?

• Worm

• Insect

• Fish

• Mollusk

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What is a common trait regarding feeding among all animals?

• They produce their own energy.

• They require energy from other organisms.

• They do not need energy.

• They store energy in the form of light.

What is a characteristic of animal movement?

• Animals do not move at any stage of development.

• Movement is due to the evolution of tissues such as nerves and muscles.

• Animals move by growing roots.

• Movement is only possible in aquatic animals.

What is the a trend in animal evolution regarding symmetry?

• Shift from bilateral symmetry to radial symmetry

• Shift from radial symmetry to bilateral symmetry

• Shift from asymmetry to radial symmetry

• Shift from bilateral symmetry to asymmetry

Which of the following structures is typically associated with cephalization?

• Brain

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

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What is the significance of a body cavity in more specialized animals?

• It allows for the storage of fat.

• It provides a space where organs/systems are located.

• It helps in the digestion of food.

• It is used for the excretion of waste.

What does the term "posterior" refer to in directional terms?

• The front or head end

• The back or tail end

• The upper side

• The lower side

How does segmentation benefit the development of an organism?

• It allows for the development of specialized body parts like legs, wings, and antennae.

• It prevents the organism from growing too large.

• It causes the organism to have fewer body parts.

• It limits the organism's ability to adapt to its environment.

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What is one of the criteria used to classify animals within a system of classification?

• Habitat

• Symmetry

• Diet

• Color