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Which phylum do velvet worms belong to?
Which phylum do velvet worms belong to?
- Tardigrada
- Onychophora (correct)
- Panarthropoda
- Cephalochordata
What is the defining characteristic of the phylum Tardigrada (water bears)?
What is the defining characteristic of the phylum Tardigrada (water bears)?
- They have 8 pairs of jointed legs
- They have unjointed legs (correct)
- They are usually between 0.1 - 0.5 mm in size
- They are semi-aquatic to aquatic creatures
What is the meaning of the scientific name 'Tardigrada'?
What is the meaning of the scientific name 'Tardigrada'?
- Water-dwelling
- Slow-moving (correct)
- Many-legged
- Claw-bearing
Where can Tardigrada (water bears) be found?
Where can Tardigrada (water bears) be found?
How do the legs of Tardigrada (water bears) differ from the legs of arthropods?
How do the legs of Tardigrada (water bears) differ from the legs of arthropods?
Which of the following is not part of the Panarthropoda superphylum?
Which of the following is not part of the Panarthropoda superphylum?
Which of the following is the largest known species of Tardigrada (water bear)?
Which of the following is the largest known species of Tardigrada (water bear)?
What is the primary mode of locomotion for Tardigrada (water bears)?
What is the primary mode of locomotion for Tardigrada (water bears)?
Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by Onychophora (velvet worms) and Tardigrada (water bears)?
Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by Onychophora (velvet worms) and Tardigrada (water bears)?
What is the main difference between Onychophora (velvet worms) and Tardigrada (water bears) in terms of their ancestral relationship to vertebrates?
What is the main difference between Onychophora (velvet worms) and Tardigrada (water bears) in terms of their ancestral relationship to vertebrates?
