Exploring Invertebrates Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of invertebrates?

• They have a backbone.

• They lack a backbone.

• They have a complex nervous system.

• They have a closed circulatory system.

Which phylum do jellyfish belong to?

• Arthropoda

• Mollusca

• Cnidaria

• Annelida

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is an example of an arthropod?

• Earthworm

• Crayfish

• Snail

• Starfish

What is the main characteristic of the phylum Mollusca?

• They have segmented bodies.

• They have a soft body, often with a hard shell.

• They have radial symmetry.

• They have a water vascular system.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following invertebrates belongs to the phylum echinodermata?

• Octopus

• Starfish

• Ant

• Jellyfish

Which phylum includes animals with jointed legs and an exoskeleton?

• Echinodermata

• Arthropoda

• Porifera

• Nematoda

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all invertebrates?

• They have a spinal cord.

• They have a backbone.

• They have no backbone.

• They have a notochord.

Which of the following is an example of a mollusk?

• Crab

• Earthworm

• Mussel

• Sea urchin

Which phylum is known for having animals with radial symmetry?

• Annelida

• Cnidaria

• Arthropoda

• Mollusca

Which type of symmetry do arthropods have?

• assymetrical

• radial

• Bilateral

• Medial