Asked by Destinee Encina on May 11, 2024
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The most diverse animal phylum is the ____, and the most diverse animals within this phylum are the ____.
A) Cnidaria; sponges
B) Annelida; polychaetes
C) Echinodermata; sea stars
D) Mollusca; gastropods
E) Arthropoda; insects
Arthropoda
A phylum of invertebrate animals with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans.
Annelida
A phylum of segmented worms including earthworms, leeches, and their relatives, characterized by a segmented body and often a well-developed coelom.
Echinodermata
A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous endoskeleton, and a water vascular system, including starfish and sea urchins.
- Pinpoint the characteristics that demarcate major groups of animals from each other.
- Outline the developmental lineage and origins of principal animal groups.
Verified Answer
BS
Banta SankanouMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Arthropoda is the most diverse animal phylum, and insects are the most diverse animals within this phylum.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the characteristics that demarcate major groups of animals from each other.
- Outline the developmental lineage and origins of principal animal groups.