Introduction to Invertebrates Classification
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What is the Phylum of sponges?

  • Porifera (correct)
  • Cnidaria
  • Echinodermata
  • Mollusca

How do most invertebrates respire?

  • Through spiracles
  • Through lungs
  • Through gills
  • Through skin (correct)

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes invertebrates?

  • Complete nervous system
  • Hard exoskeleton
  • Presence of a notochord
  • Possession of a backbone (correct)

How do most invertebrates reproduce?

<p>Sexually through gamete fusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mode of nutrition for sponges?

<p>Filter feeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material stiffens the bodies of sponges?

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

What type of digestion occurs in sponges?

<p>Intracellular digestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in sponges prevents the collapse of canals and chambers?

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

What is the unique feature of the canal system in sponges for transporting substances?

<p>Flagellated chambers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phylum exhibits a life cycle starting with a larva called a planula?

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

How do Cnidarians catch their prey?

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

What is a defining characteristic of Cnidarians in terms of symmetry?

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

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