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Kingdom Animalia WebQuest
Introduction:
Kingdom Animalia is the largest of the kingdom’s of life with around 2 million species. While there are 35 phyla in the kingdom, they can be divided into
two broad categories, invertebrates and vertebrates. There are 9 major phyla in kingdom Animalia that represent the majority of the animal species. Eight of the
phyla represent invertebrates and range from microscopic worms to giant squid. The vertebrates are found in one phylum of animal life, Chordata.
Procedure:
1. Use the Earthlife website to research the types of animals found in each of the invertebrate phyla listed below. Write a brief summary of each. You
may use other resources but use the virtual zoo to get you started.
Invertebrate
Phylum
Porifera
Cnidaria
Platyhelminthes
Nematoda
Mollusca
Annelida
Common Name
& examples
# of
Species
Etymology/Name
Meaning
Major Phylum Characteristics – anatomy,
feeding method, movement, reproduction, etc
Arthropoda
Echinodermata
2. Use the Clermont College Biology website to research the types of animals found in phylum chordata. Since phylum chordate is the most diverse
phylum in kingdom Animalia, use the chart below to help you summarize your data. You may need to conduct additional research on your own.
Vertebrate
Class
Chondrichthyes
Osteichthyes
Amphibia
Reptilia
Aves
Mammalia
Etymology/
Name Meaning
# of
Species
Examples
Major Phylum Characteristics – anatomy,
feeding method, movement, reproduction, etc