Intro to Animals & Cnidarians
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| the Animal Kingdom is divided into 35 different ___ | phyla
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| Animal phyla can be classified into vertebrates or invertebrates based on ___ and ___ physical characteristics. | external; internal
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| The characteristics of animals include | multicellular; heterotrophs,need to obtain food and oxygen for energy; maintain internal conditions, and reproduce.
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| vertebrates | animals that have a backbone
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| invertebrates | animals that do not have a backbone
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| sponges | Very simple animals that have many pores (holes) through which water flows
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| Water flows into a ___ ___ and out through a hole in the top of a sponge. | central cavity
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| ___ obtain food and eliminate wastes as water passes through their bodies. | sponges
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| Sponges have specialized ___ for obtaining food and oxygen from the water. | cells
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| adaptation | special structures that enable animals to survive in their environment.
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| Adaptations allow animals to ___ themselves, to ___, and to obtain ___. | defend; move; resources
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| Skin color or patterns allow an animal to ___ from or ___ a predator. | hide; warn
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| Skin color can be used to ___ an animal. | camouflage
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| Patterns can be used to ___ another animal. | mimic
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| Animals can use horns, claws, quills, stingers, or venom to make a direct attack ___. | painful
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| Some animals emit a strong ___ to prevent an attack from a predator. | smell
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| Squid and octopus release a cloud of ___ to escape from predators. | ink
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| exoskeleton | an external shell or skeleton that can be used for protection.
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| omnivore | an animal that eats both plants and animals
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| herbivore | an animal that eats only plants
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| carnivore | an animal that eats other animals.
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| spicules | sharp pointed structures that provide protection and support for sponges.
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| spongin | fibrous material that provides support and protection for sponges.
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| sessile | an organism that remains in one place for most of its lifetime.
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| polyp | the vase shaped, sessile form of a cnidarian.
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| medusa | bell shaped, free swimming form of a cnidarian.
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