Classificication Flashcards
1
Q
kingdom: anamalia
phylum: cnidarians (coelenterates)
A
- digestive tract sealed at one end (gastrovascular cavity)
- two layers of cells are present
- specialized features including tentacles, stinging cells called nematocytes to catch prey, and net nerves
- hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone, coral
2
Q
kingdom: anamalia
phylum: arthropoda
A
- contains more species than any other phylum
- jointed appendages
- exoskeleton made of chitin
- open circulatory system
3
Q
kingdom: anamalia
phylum: arthropoda
class: insects
A
- 3 pairs of legs
- spiracles
- tracheal tubes
- malpighian tubes (for removing wastes)
- compound eyes
4
Q
kingdom: anamalia
phylum: arthropoda
class: arachnids
A
- 4 pairs of legs
- “book lungs”
5
Q
kingdom: anamalia
phylum: arthropoda
class: crustaceans
A
- segmented bodies
- variable number of appendages
- possess gills
- lobster, crayfish, shrimp
6
Q
kingdom: anamalia
phylum: echinodermata
A
- starfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins
- spiny
- radially symmetrical
- water vascular system
- can regenerate
- move via tubed feet
- similar to chordates in embryonic development
