Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 31, Problem 7TYK
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The topmost layer of the earth comprises of soil, which sustains life. Soil is home to millions of animals. They live in soil for protection from the weather as well as predators. Animals of the phylum Annelida, such as nematode and arthropods, are completely dependent on soil.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
What characteristic is common to the flatworms, molluscs, and annelids?
a. All have bilateral symmetry. b. All are acoelomates.
c. All are parazoans.d. All are vertebrates.
A mantle and mantle cavity are present in _____. a. class Oligochaeta b. class Bivalvia c. class Polychaeta d. class Hirudinea
Which phylum is characterized by animals thathave a segmented body?(A) Cnidaria(B) Platyhelminthes(C) Arthropoda(D) Mollusca
Chapter 31 Solutions
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 31.1 -
1. What characteristics distinguish animals from...Ch. 31.1 - How does the ability of animals to move through...Ch. 31.2 - What is a tissue, and what three primary tissue...Ch. 31.2 - What type of body symmetry do humans have?Ch. 31.2 - What is the functional significance of the coelom?Ch. 31.2 - Prob. 4SBCh. 31.3 - Which major groupings of animals defined on the...Ch. 31.3 - Prob. 2SBCh. 31.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 31.4 - Prob. 2SB
Ch. 31.5 - Prob. 1SBCh. 31.5 - Prob. 2SBCh. 31.5 - What do ctenophores eat, and how do they collect...Ch. 31.6 - Prob. 1SBCh. 31.6 - Prob. 2SBCh. 31.6 - Prob. 3SBCh. 31.6 - Prob. 4SBCh. 31.7 - Prob. 1SBCh. 31.7 - If an arthropods rigid exoskeleton cannot be...Ch. 31.7 - Prob. 3SBCh. 31.7 - Prob. 4SBCh. 31 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 31 - Protostomes and deuterostomes typically differ in:...Ch. 31 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 31 - Which organ system is absent in flatworms (phylum...Ch. 31 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 31 - Which body region of an insect bears the walking...Ch. 31 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 31 - What is the major morphological innovation seen in...Ch. 31 - Prob. 11TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 31 - Discuss Concepts What are the relative advantages...Ch. 31 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 15TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 16TYKCh. 31 - Prob. 1ITD
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Cubozoans are______. a. polyps b. medusoids c. polymorphs d. spongesarrow_forwardCrustaceans are _____. a. ecdysozoans b. nematodes c. arachnids d. parazoansarrow_forwardWhich phylum includes animals that have a water vascular system? a. Echinodermata b. Hemichordata c. Chordata d. Tetrapoda e. Amniotaarrow_forward
- Which of the following is not a member of the phylum Chordata? a. Cephalochordata b. Echinodermata c. Urochordata d. Vertebrataarrow_forwardWhich of the ff. has a repugnatorial gland and coils into a ball when disturbed? A. Diplopod B. Symphyla C. Pauropoda D. Chilopodaarrow_forwardWhich group of flatworms are primarily ectoparasites of fish? a. monogeneans b. trematodes c. cestodes d. turbellariansarrow_forward
- The distinction between sponges and other animal phyla is based mainly on the absence versus the presence of (A) a body cavity. (B) a complete digestive tract. (C) mesoderm. (D) tissues.arrow_forwardA mantle and mantle cavity are present in: a. phylum Echinodermata. b. phylum Adversoidea. c. phylum Mollusca. d. phylum Nemertea.arrow_forwardTo which of the following groups would a species that does not molt, possesses a coelom, and has a trochophore larva belong? a. Ecdysozoa b. Parazoa c. Platyzoa d. Lophotrochozoaarrow_forward
- While studying the embryonic development of an organism, you determine that the blastopore of the developing gastrula has developed into a mouth. Based on the Animalia tree discussed in class, which one of the following phyla could this NOT be? A. Chordata B. Mollusca C. Porifera D. Annelida E. Arthropodaarrow_forwardWhich invertebrate phylum includes the most species?a. mollusks c. arthropodsb. roundworms d. flatwormsarrow_forwardSuppose you discover a new species of animal that does not have body segments, but is triploblastic, coelomate, and cephalized. Under the molecular phylogenetic scheme, you would allocate it to which phylum? A)Platyhelminthes. B)Arthropoda. C)Nematoda. D)Mollusca. E)Echinodermata.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305389892Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage LearningConcepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax College
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College