Biological Classification and Characteristics of Animals Quiz
Test your knowledge on animal classification! Questions cover characteristics and phyla of various animals.
#1
Which of the following is not a characteristic of animals?
Multicellular organization
Cell wall made of cellulose
Heterotrophic mode of nutrition
Movement
#2
Which phylum do jellyfish belong to?
Cnidaria
Arthropoda
Mollusca
Porifera
#3
Which of the following is not a characteristic of mammals?
Cold-blooded
Hair or fur
Mammary glands
Endothermic metabolism
#4
Which phylum do starfish belong to?
Echinodermata
Porifera
Mollusca
Platyhelminthes
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of arachnids?
Four pairs of legs
Antennae
Three body segments
Wings
#6
Which phylum do earthworms belong to?
Annelida
Nematoda
Platyhelminthes
Echinodermata
#7
What is a defining characteristic of chordates?
Segmented bodies
Exoskeleton
Notochord
Ganglia
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibians?
Lay eggs with hard shells
Lungs for respiration
Scales covering the body
External fertilization
#9
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?
Presence of a backbone
Number of legs
Type of circulatory system
Method of reproduction
#10
Which phylum do flies belong to?
Arthropoda
Nematoda
Annelida
Mollusca
#11
What is a defining characteristic of echinoderms?
Radial symmetry
Bilateral symmetry
Soft bodies
Exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate
#12
What is a defining characteristic of annelids?
Radial symmetry
Segmented bodies
Exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate
Pseudopodia
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