marine invertebrates

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What does 'sessile' mean in marine biology?

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Living permanently attached to the bottom or some other hard surface.

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What phylum do sea stars belong to?

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Echinodermata

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What is a sea sponge classified as?

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A type of marine invertebrate.

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What type of symmetry do organisms in the phylum Cnidaria exhibit?

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Radial Symmetry.

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Define invertebrates.

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Any animal that lacks a vertebral column, or backbone.

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What is the primary characteristic of the phylum Porifera?

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They are commonly known as sponges and are characterized by their porous bodies.

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What is the function of spicules in sponges?

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They provide structural support and deter predators.

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What type of feeding strategy do many marine invertebrates use?

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Suspension feeding.

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What is bilateral symmetry?

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A body plan in which the left and right sides are mirror images of each other.

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Name an example of a cephalopod.

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Octopus.