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What does the biological definition of an 'animal' refer to?

  • All members of the kingdom Animalia (correct)
  • All members of the kingdom Plantia
  • Only mammals and birds
  • Only non-human animals

What does being monophyletic in the context of the animal kingdom imply?

  • Phyla are grouped based on geographic location
  • All taxa evolved from a single common ancestor (correct)
  • Animals originated from multiple ancestors
  • There are many overlapping species among taxa

How many recognized animal phyla are there in the animal kingdom?

  • 35 (correct)
  • 50
  • 20
  • 10

What is a key characteristic of clades in the animal kingdom?

<p>They are monophyletic groups sharing a common ancestor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the species diversity within the animal kingdom?

<p>Over 1 million known animal species exist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a pseudocoelomate organism?

<p>An organism with a fluid-filled space between endoderm and mesoderm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT commonly shared among all animals?

<p>The ability to reproduce sexually (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common advantage of multicellularity compared to unicellularity?

<p>Higher environmental adaptability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do researchers study animal diversity and evolution?

<p>To learn common principles that apply across species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological process is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry?

<p>Membrane function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cleavage occurs in protostomes?

<p>Spiral cleavage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of animals with bilateral symmetry?

<p>Presence of a specialized head with sensory organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about coelomates is true?

<p>The coelom lies between the gut and body wall. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body symmetry allows an organism to be divided equally by any longitudinal plane?

<p>Radial symmetry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes diploblastic organisms from triploblastic organisms?

<p>Presence of two germ layers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does segmentation provide to bilaterally symmetrical animals?

<p>Enhanced independent movement of body parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animal lacks a body cavity entirely?

<p>Acoelomate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a characteristic of deuterostomes?

<p>Radial cleavage occurs during early development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of animal kingdom is indicated by the term 'monophyletic'?

<p>All taxa share a common ancestor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body cavity originates from the outpocketings of the archenteron?

<p>Enterocoelom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of animal cells in comparison to plant cells?

<p>Animal cells lack cell walls. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process following fertilization in the development of an animal?

<p>Zygote forms a morula followed by a blastula. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do protostomes and deuterostomes differ in their mesoderm formation?

<p>Mesoderm in protostomes arises as a split in the mesoderm. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the hollow sphere of cells formed during early development in animals?

<p>Blastula (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During embryonic development, what occurs in the process of gastrulation?

<p>The blastula invaginates to form germ layers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the germ layers formed during gastrulation?

<p>Ectoderm, Endoderm, Mesoderm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trait of animals regarding their reproductive mechanisms?

<p>Most animals undergo some form of sexual reproduction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cleavage do deuterostomes display during early embryonic development?

<p>Radial cleavage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the first few cells produced in deuterostomes during cleavage?

<p>They can develop into any type of cell at this stage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is typically NOT associated with multicellular animals?

<p>Unicellular lifestyle throughout life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do embryonic development patterns influence animal body plans?

<p>They influence symmetry and germ layer arrangement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix in animal tissues?

<p>To provide tissue stability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the reproduction of most animals?

<p>Sexual reproduction is the most common form. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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