10 Questions
Which structure is used by sponges for defense and capturing prey?
Nematocyst
What is the primary function of an exoskeleton?
To protect the animal and provide structural support
Which structure is unique to echinoderms and aids in locomotion, feeding, and gas exchange?
Water vascular system
What is the primary function of a radula in mollusks?
To scrape algae or bore holes in prey
Which phylum undergoes molting, a process of shedding the outer body layer?
Ecdysozoa
Which type of circulatory system allows blood to flow out of the blood vessels and into body cavities, bringing cells in direct contact with blood?
Open circulatory system
Which structure is found in flatworms and aids in digestion and absorption?
Visceral mass
Which structure is responsible for secreting shells in some mollusk species?
Mantle
What is the primary function of a foot in mollusks?
To provide movement
Which type of digestive system has only one opening for both ingestion and egestion?
Incomplete digestive tract
Test your knowledge on the characteristics and adaptive value of subgroups of invertebrates such as Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata. Learn about the distinct traits of hydrozoa, scyphozoa, anthozoa, freeliving Rhabditophorans, trematodes, tapeworms, gastropoda, bivalva, cephalopoda, hexapoda, crustacea, chelicerata, asteroidea, ophiuroidea, echinoidea, holothuroidea, cephalochordata, and urochordata.
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