Marine Invertebrates Overview

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What is a defining characteristic of marine invertebrates?

  • Largest animals in the ocean
  • Ability to live on land
  • Presence of a backbone
  • Absence of a backbone (correct)

Where can sponges be found?

  • In rivers and lakes
  • On land in forests
  • Flying in the air
  • On the seafloor and atop rocks (correct)

Why are sponges known for their porous texture?

  • To work as a filter (correct)
  • To camouflage from predators
  • To float on the water surface
  • To attract prey

What is a reason for sponges' ability to survive in hostile conditions?

<p>Capability to grow and thrive in harsh environments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were sponges once used as household cleaning tools?

<p>For their famous shape and texture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process is used by some sponges for reproduction?

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

What is a unique characteristic of cnidarians?

<p>They have a digestive chamber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do some cnidarians acquire food?

<p>By filtering water through their pores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of sizes for cnidarians?

<p>They vary greatly, from millimeters to the width of a football field (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phylum includes jellyfish and coral?

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

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