Animal Classification: Understanding Animal Types and Groups

Question 1

What unique feature sets reptiles apart from other animal groups?

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Scales or plates on skin

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Backbone

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Gills for breathing

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Egg-laying

Question 2

In animal classification, what is the primary characteristic used to group animals together?

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Shared characteristics

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Appearance and behavior

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Size

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Usefulness to humans

Question 3

In animal classification, which level groups closely related species together?

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Genus

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Kingdom

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Phylum

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Order

Question 4

Which of these animals is classified as an invertebrate?

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Spider

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Frog

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Eagle

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Horse

Question 5

The scientific name for the domestic dog is:

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Felis catus

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Equus caballus

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Bos taurus

Question 6

Which of these is a shared characteristic among all mammals?

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Mammary glands

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Feathers

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Scales

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Laying eggs

Question 7

What is the process of naming and classifying organisms called?

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Taxonomy

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Ecology

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Genetics

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Evolution

Question 8

Which of these is a primate?

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Chimpanzee

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Lizard

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Shark

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Spider

Question 9

The division of animals into vertebrates and invertebrates is based on the presence of a:

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Backbone

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Wings

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Fur

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Scales

Question 10

Which of these is an example of an amphibian?

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Frog

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Snake

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Eagle

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Cat

Question 11

The evolutionary relationships among different species are shown in a:

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Phylogenetic tree

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Flow chart

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Venn diagram

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Pie chart

Question 12

How does the concept of evolutionary relationships influence the way animals are classified into different groups?

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To categorize animals into distinct groups based on their shared ancestry and genetic similarities

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To arrange animals in a linear hierarchy from simplest to most complex

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To group animals based on their physical appearance and habitat

Question 13

Why is animal classification important for protecting the variety of life on Earth?

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It helps us identify species that are in danger of disappearing.

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It teaches us how to treat animals with kindness.

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It helps us stop the spread of diseases between animals.

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It helps us groom our pets better.

Question 14

Which animal on the list is **not** a mammal?

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Frog

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Dolphin

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Elephant

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Bat

Question 15

Which animal group belongs to the phylum Chordata?

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Fish

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Jellyfish

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Insects

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Worms

Question 16

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of mammals?

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Giving birth to live young

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Laying eggs

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Having feathers

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Breathing through gills

Question 17

What is the scientific name for humans?

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Homo sapiens

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Canis lupus

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Felis domesticus

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Panthera leo

Question 18

Which of the following animals is an invertebrate?

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Earthworm

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Dog

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Bird

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Giraffe

Question 19

Which animal class includes snakes?

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Reptilia

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Mammalia

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Amphibia

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Aves

Question 20

Which animal group is characterized by giving birth to live young and carrying them in a pouch?

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Marsupials

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Monotremes

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Placental mammals

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Reptiles

Question 21

Which of the following is not one of the major groups used in animal classification?

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Protozoa

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Arthropods

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Mollusks

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Mammals

Question 22

How does animal classification contribute to our understanding of the evolution and variety of life on Earth?

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It organizes animals based on similarities and differences, aiding in their study.

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It helps identify new species but doesn't impact our understanding of evolution.

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It groups endangered species based on shared threats, facilitating conservation efforts.

Question 23

What is a limitation of classifying animals based solely on their physical characteristics?

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It can be subjective and vary depending on the observer's perspective.

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It may not reflect evolutionary relationships between animals that appear similar.

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It does not consider genetic information, which can provide more accurate classification.

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It is always a reliable method for identifying and categorizing animals.

Question 24

In the hierarchical system of animal classification, which of the following sequences correctly represents the levels, starting from the broadest category?

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Kingdom - Phylum - Class - Order - Family - Genus - Species

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Species - Genus - Family - Order - Class - Phylum - Kingdom

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Class - Order - Family - Genus - Species - Phylum - Kingdom

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Phylum - Order - Class - Family - Genus - Species - Kingdom

Question 25

How does animal classification contribute to conservation efforts?

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Identifying threatened species for protection

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Understanding species' needs to protect habitats

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Monitoring population trends of endangered species

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Animal classification has no role in conservation

Question 26

What is the highest level of classification in the animal kingdom?

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Kingdom

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Order

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Family

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Class

Question 27

Which of the following characteristics is unique to mammals?

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Giving birth to live young

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Laying eggs

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Having feathers

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Being cold-blooded

Question 28

What is the scientific naming system used for animals?

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Binomial nomenclature

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Trinomial nomenclature

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Polynomial nomenclature

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Monomial nomenclature

Question 29

Which animal belongs to the group called chordates?

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Earthworm

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Jellyfish

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Spider

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Starfish

Question 30

What is a group of animals that share a common ancestor called?

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Clade

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Cohort

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Taxon

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Phylum

Question 31

What is the scientific name for the common house cat?

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Felis catus

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Canis lupus lupus

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Equus caballus

Question 32

Which animal group has a hard external skeleton?

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Arthropods

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Mollusks

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Vertebrates

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Echinoderms

Question 33

What is the study of animal classification called?

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Taxonomy

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Ontology

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Phylogenetics

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Zoology

Question 34

Which animal is not a vertebrate?

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Jellyfish

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Dolphin

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Eagle

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Snake

Question 35

Scientists have found a new animal. It has fur, a backbone, and can give birth to live young. Which group in the Animal Kingdom does this new animal most likely belong to?

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Mammals

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Amphibians

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Birds

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Reptiles

Question 36

How do scientists figure out the order in which different animal groups evolved?

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By comparing DNA similarities and differences

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By watching how animals behave

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By only looking at animals that are alive today

Question 37

Which level in the scientific classification system ranks above all others?

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Domain

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Class

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Order

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Family

Question 38

Animals with a backbone belong to which group?

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Chordates

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Mollusks

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Arthropods

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Echinoderms

Question 39

Which of the following is not a recognized taxonomic rank?

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Breed

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Kingdom

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Species

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Phylum

Question 40

Scientific species names are typically written using:

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Italics

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Uppercase and lowercase letters

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Bold font

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Brackets

Question 41

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of invertebrates?

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Absence of a backbone

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Possession of radial body symmetry

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наличието на затворена кръвоносна система

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Топлокръвност

Question 42

Who developed the modern scientific classification system?

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Carolus Linnaeus

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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James Watson

Question 43

What is a potential drawback of using physical characteristics to classify animals?

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It can be subjective and influenced by the observer's interpretation.

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It cannot account for genetic similarities between species.

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It is not useful for classifying extinct species.

Question 44

In animal classification, what does convergence refer to?

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Similar physical traits in unrelated species due to environmental pressures

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Only species with shared ancestry can be grouped together

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All animals in a phylum have identical DNA

Question 45

What is a major challenge in classifying extinct animals?

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Lack of physical specimens

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Too much fossil evidence

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Availability of modern animals for comparison

Question 46

Which of the following characteristics is shared by all mammals?

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Give birth to live young

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Lay leathery eggs

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Are cold-blooded

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Have feathers

Question 47

Which group of animals is characterized by having a hard outer covering called an exoskeleton and jointed appendages?

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Arthropods

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Vertebrates

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Mollusks

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Echinoderms

Question 48

Which of the following is a feature of birds NOT found in other animal groups?

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Feathers

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Warm-blooded

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Beaks

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Lay eggs

Question 49

Which of the following phyla includes animals with a spiny skin and a water vascular system?

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Echinoderms

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Mollusks

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Chordates

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Arthropods

Question 50

Which of the following classes of animals is the most diverse in terms of species?

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Insects

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Fish

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Birds

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Mammals

Question 51

Which of the following terms refers to the branch of biology that deals with the classification of organisms?

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Taxonomy

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Phylogeny

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Cladistics

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Zoology

Question 52

Which of the following taxonomic levels is the broadest and most inclusive?

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Kingdom

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Phylum

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Class

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Family

Question 53

Which of the following animal groups shares the characteristic of having scales and laying leathery eggs?

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Reptiles

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Mammals

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Amphibians

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Birds

Question 54

Which of the following animal groups has the remarkable ability to regenerate lost body parts, such as arms or legs?

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Echinoderms

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Birds

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Mammals

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Arthropods