Biological Classification - Nine Major Phyla of the Kingdom Animalia

The video tutorial provides an overview of the kingdom Animalia, highlighting its vast diversity with approximately 2 million species classified into 35 phyla. It focuses on the nine major phyla: porifera, cnidaria, mollusca, platyhelminthes, nematoda, annelida, arthropoda, echinodermata, and chordata.

How many species are estimated to be part of the kingdom Animalia?

• 1 million

• 4 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

Into how many phyla are the species of kingdom Animalia classified?

• 40

• 30

• 35

• 25

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine major phyla?

• Porifera

• Cnidaria

• Mollusca

• Bryophyta

Which phylum includes animals like jellyfish and corals?

• Annelida

• Mollusca

• Cnidaria

• Porifera

What is the phylum that includes segmented worms?

• Arthropoda

• Annelida

• Nematoda

• Echinodermata