Describe each phylum in terms of major representative species and patterns of reproduction Flashcards
What is the major representative species of the phylum Porifera?
Sponges
True or False: Phylum Cnidaria includes organisms such as jellyfish and corals.
True
Fill in the blank: The primary method of reproduction in phylum Mollusca is __________.
sexual reproduction
Which phylum is characterized by a segmented body plan and includes earthworms and insects?
Annelida
What type of reproduction is common in phylum Arthropoda?
sexual reproduction with some species exhibiting asexual reproduction
Multiple Choice: Which of the following phyla has a water vascular system? A) Mollusca B) Echinodermata C) Arthropoda
B) Echinodermata
What is the primary reproductive strategy of the phylum Chordata?
sexual reproduction
Name a major representative species from the phylum Platyhelminthes.
Flatworms
True or False: Phylum Nematoda includes roundworms, which can reproduce sexually and asexually.
False
What is a defining characteristic of the phylum Cnidaria in terms of reproduction?
They often reproduce both sexually and asexually through budding.