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Phylums and Classes
Names, descripition,and examples
15
Biology
10th Grade
05/20/2009

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Term
Proifera
Definition

Sponges

 

  • No true tissues or organs
  • Filter feeders
  • Sessiles

 

Term
Cnidaria
Definition

Jellyfish and Coral

 

  • 2 tissue layers
  • 1 opening to digestive cavity
  • Stinging tentacles

 

Term
Platyhelminthes
Definition

Flatworms

 

  • 3 tissue layers
  • 1 opening to digestive cavity
  • Cephalization- begin to see head region

 

Term
Nemotoda
Definition

Roundworms

 

  • 2 openings to digestive cavity
  • Some are parasites
  • Coelom- body cavity
  • Open circulatory system

 

Term
Molluska
Definition

Snails and Clams

 

  • Open circulatory system
  • Soft bodies
  • Shells

 

Term
Annelida
Definition

Earthworms and Leeches

 

  • Closed circulatory system
  • Segmented

 

Term
Anthropoda
Definition

  • Exoskeleton and molting
  • Specialized Segmentation
  • Jointed appendenges
  • Complex behaviors
  • Arachnida, Insecta, and Crustacea

Term
Echinodermata
Definition

Starfish and Sea Urchins

  • 5 part radial symmetry
  • Water vascular system

Term
Agnatha
Definition

Jawless fish (lampreys)

Term
Chondrichthyes
Definition
Sharks and Rays
Term
Osteichthyes
Definition
Bony fish (trouts and perch)
Term
Amphibia
Definition
Frogs and Salamanders
Term
Reptilia
Definition
Reptiles (lizards, turtles, and snakes)
Term
Aves
Definition
Birds
Term
Mammalia
Definition
Mammals
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