Animal Phyla FRAME

Front

What domain do all animals belong to?

Back

Eukarya

Front

What type of animal is a Stingray, which has a backbone?

Back

A chordate

Front

What type of animal is a crustacean, which has an exoskeleton?

Back

An arthropod

Front

What is a major characteristic of the Animal Kingdom?

Back

They all eat their food with a mouth (they are consumers).

Front

What type of animals do Squid, Snails, and Oysters belong to?

Back

Mollusks

Front

What is the defining feature of chordates?

Back

They have a backbone.

Front

What is an exoskeleton?

Back

A hard outer structure that provides support and protection, found in arthropods.

Front

What are the three main groups of animals in the Animal Kingdom?

Back

Invertebrates, Fish, and Vertebrates.

Front

What is the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates?

Back

Invertebrates lack a backbone, while vertebrates have a backbone.

Front

What are mollusks known for?

Back

Having soft bodies and often a hard shell.