In this assignment you will compare and contrast the characteristics of the nine phyla (listed below) using the 5 organ systems listed below.
Phyla
Organ Systems
Porifera
Cnidaria
Platyhelminthes
Nematoda
Mollusca
Annelida
Arthropoda
Echinodermata
Chordata
Circulatory
Digestive
Reproductive
Skeletal
Respiratory
Select an organism from each Phyla to use (this means you'll choose 9 organisms). Then research how each organism you have selected performs the functions of the organ systems listed. You will use a chart to summarize your findings.
Use the Internet or library resources to to select a representative organism from each phyla.
Find out how the body systems listed function for each of your organisms. (Example: How does it reproduce? How does it obtain food?)
Use common and scientific names for all organisms
Use a chart (table) that is clearly labeled to present your findings.
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