12 Questions
What is the Phylum of sponges?
Porifera
How do most invertebrates respire?
Through skin
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes invertebrates?
Possession of a backbone
How do most invertebrates reproduce?
Sexually through gamete fusion
What is the main mode of nutrition for sponges?
Filter feeding
What material stiffens the bodies of sponges?
Calcium carbonate
What type of digestion occurs in sponges?
Intracellular digestion
Which structure in sponges prevents the collapse of canals and chambers?
Spicules
What is the unique feature of the canal system in sponges for transporting substances?
Flagellated chambers
Which phylum exhibits a life cycle starting with a larva called a planula?
Cnidarian
How do Cnidarians catch their prey?
Using nematocysts
What is a defining characteristic of Cnidarians in terms of symmetry?
Radial symmetry
Learn about the classification of invertebrates based on different biological properties and distinctive body arrangements. Understand the significance of the term 'invertebrates' and their diversity in the animal kingdom.
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