Kingdom Animalia Webquest Biology Worksheet Template

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Kingdom Animalia WebQuest
Introduction:
Kingdom Animalia is the largest of the kingdom’s of life with around 2 million species. While there are 35 phyla
in the kingdom, they can be divided into two large divisions, invertebrates and vertebrates. There are 9 major phyla in
kingdom Animalia that represent the majority of the animal species. Eight of the phyla represent invertebrates and
range from microscopic worms to giant squid. The vertebrates are found in one phylum of animal life, Chordata.
Procedure:
1. Use the virtual zoo website to research the types of animals found in each of the invertebrate phyla listed
below. Write a brief summary of each. You may use other resources but use the virtual zoo to get you
started.
Phylum
Summary (description and examples)
Porifera
Cnidaria
Platyhelminthes
Nematoda
Annelida
Arthropoda
Mollusca
Echinodermata
2. Use the virtual zoo website to research the types of animals found in phylum chordata. Since phylum
chordate is the most diverse phylum in kingdom Animalia, use the chart below to help you summarize your
data.
Classes in Phylum
Summary (description and examples)
Chordata
Chondrichthyes
Osteichthyes
Amphibia
Reptilia
Aves
Mammalia
3. Use the virtual zoo website to research the types of animals found in class mammalia. Class mammalia is
one of the most advanced classes of animals. Summarize the types of animals found in each of the orders.
Order
Summary (description and examples)
Monotremata
Marsupialia
Insectivora
Chiroptera
Primates
Cetacea

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