Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 30 - Animal Origins and the Evolution of Body Plans - 30.5 - The Root of the Animal Tree Provides Clues to Early Animal Diversification - 30.5 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 655: 2

Answer

Sponges: Sponges lack symmetry, organs, mobility and germ layers. They are sessile filter feeders and are among the least advanced of all animals. Ctenophores: These are comb jellies that are related to jellyfish. They have radial symmetry and some demonstrate bioluminescence. Placozoans: Placozoans lack symmetry and true tissues, inhabiting aquatic or marine habitats. They appear to be tiny patches of cells with no distinguishable form. Cnidarians: The cnidarian phylum includes jelly fish and anemones. They are radially symmetrical.

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Sponges: Sponges lack symmetry, organs, mobility and germ layers. They are sessile filter feeders and are among the least advanced of all animals. Ctenophores: These are comb jellies that are related to jellyfish. They have radial symmetry and some demonstrate bioluminescence. Placozoans: Placozoans lack symmetry and true tissues, inhabiting aquatic or marine habitats. They appear to be tiny patches of cells with no distinguishable form. Cnidarians: The cnidarian phylum includes jelly fish and anemones. They are radially symmetrical.
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