CLASSIFICATION
NINE COMMON ANIMAL PHYLA
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Question
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porifera
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cnidaria
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arthropoda
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echinodermata
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Detailed explanation-1: -Arthropods have segmented bodies. Each body segment usually has a pair of appendages. The appendages can be antennae, wings, legs, or mouthparts!
Detailed explanation-2: -This very successful group of arthropods have four pair of walking legs (8 legs). The first pair of appendages are the chelicerae, and the second pair are pedipalps, appendages modified for sensory functions or for manipulating prey. They are mostly carnivorous (many mites are herbivores).
Detailed explanation-3: -All arthropods posses an exoskeleton, bi-lateral symmetry, jointed appendages, segmented bodies, and specialized appendages.
Detailed explanation-4: -In addition to the exoskeleton and jointed legs, insects have three body divisions (head, thorax, and abdomen), six legs, two antennae, and usually wings.