10 Questions
What happens when humans ingest the embryonated eggs?
They start to hatch in the human small intestine and multiply.
What is unique about the body structure of annelids?
They have true segmentation of their bodies.
What is the characteristic of flatworms that replaces their circulatory system?
A system of diffusion for oxygen and nutrients.
What is the phylum Mollusca characterized by?
The presence of a hard exoskeleton.
Which phylum is the second-largest animal phylum?
Mollusca
What is the function of the intestinal microflora in humans who have ingested embryonated eggs?
To provide a habitat for the hatching eggs.
What is the term for having both male and female reproductive organs?
Hermaphrodite
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'annelus'?
Little rings
What is the characteristic of Platyhelminthes that allows them to obtain oxygen and nutrients?
A system of diffusion.
What is the term for the hard outer covering of some mollusks?
Calciferous shell
Learn about the branch of biology that deals with the classification of all living things, from its development by Carolus Linnaeus to the modern taxonomic hierarchy. Test your knowledge of taxonomy and its importance in understanding the diversity of life on Earth.
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