10 Questions
Which phylum do velvet worms belong to?
Onychophora
What is the defining characteristic of the phylum Tardigrada (water bears)?
They have unjointed legs
What is the meaning of the scientific name 'Tardigrada'?
Slow-moving
Where can Tardigrada (water bears) be found?
In a variety of habitats including moss, soil, forest litter, marine and freshwater environments
How do the legs of Tardigrada (water bears) differ from the legs of arthropods?
Tardigrada have unjointed legs
Which of the following is not part of the Panarthropoda superphylum?
Cephalochordata (lancelets)
Which of the following is the largest known species of Tardigrada (water bear)?
1.3 mm
What is the primary mode of locomotion for Tardigrada (water bears)?
Crawling
Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by Onychophora (velvet worms) and Tardigrada (water bears)?
Having a hard exoskeleton
What is the main difference between Onychophora (velvet worms) and Tardigrada (water bears) in terms of their ancestral relationship to vertebrates?
Onychophora are more closely related to vertebrates
Explore the fascinating world of Phylum Tardigrada, commonly known as water bears. Learn about their locomotion style, feeding habits, survival techniques in extreme conditions, and more.
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