Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Invertebrates
See all the of the different animal phyla that represent invertebrates and how diverse they are with the help of short video clips.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Animal Kingdom Classification
Describes the main phyla in the kingdom Animalia.
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PBS
Pbs: The Shape of Life: Activities and Resources: Phylum Comparison [Pdf]
Students explore eight major phyla of the animal kingdom by comparing body plans, animal behavior, evolution, reproduction, and more. Includes a one-page reference to characteristics by phylum.
Other
University of Aberdeen: The Phyla of Kingdom Animalia
Very systematic breakdown of the animal kingdom starting with the simplest type the sponge, all the way to the chordate or vertebrate. Each phylum has a link with information.
Other
University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Zoo Lab: A Resource for Animal Biology
A fantastic source of basic zoological information, a great supplement for all animal biology classrooms.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Phylum Chordata
Learn about the characteristics, classification, and phylogeny that make the Phylum Chordata, a distinct animal classification group. See examples and photos of different species of chordates.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Class
In the animal kingdom, there are seven living classes in the phylum Vertebrata. The Palomar College shares detailed information on each of these classes. Includes examples and photos as well as a follow-up quiz.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Nematoda
The Animal Diversity Web offers a general introduction to the roundworm and some of its physical characteristics.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cnidaria
This site by Animal Diversity Web discusses the different body types and the similar characteristics of the animals in the phylum Cnidaria.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Animal Kingdom
Background information about all of the classes of the animal kingdom, followed by four short lesson plan outlines.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the classification of animals into the phylum categories.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Biodiverse Is Your Backyard?
In this science activity, you will investigate the diversity (or biodiversity) of the animal life around your home and try to figure out which phylum most of the animals belong to.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks)
A great, detailed description of mollusks. Discusses parts of their external and internal anatomy and their functions, and lists several characteristics of mollusks. Tabbed pages include pictures, specimens and classification.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Outlines the morphology common to Annelid classes as well as their development.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Platyhelminthes
The Animal Diversity Web offers a site on the phylum platyhelminthes, or flatworms. Includes a section on reproduction.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mollusk
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Ctenophora
This is an advanced level review of the biology of these organisms. The opening photographs are worth seeing!
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Search the Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and read about original research performed on all 30 major invertebrate animal phyla except insects.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Chordata (Chordates)
This site contains a listing of additional characteristics that many Chordates have in common beyond the typical four: notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Class Merostomata (Horseshoe Crab)
Find general information about the Merostomata class, which includes horseshoe crabs and the extinct eurypterids. Topics include diet, body charactersitics, and respiratory system.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Kingdom to Subphylum
The highest category of taxonomic classification is the kingdom. This website from Palomar College presents the five kingdoms in an easy-to-read chart and discusses the Animalia and Plantae kingdoms in depth. After reading through the...
University of California
Ucmp: The Paleozoic Era
An excellent overview of the Paleozoic Era. It also provides a chart where you can learn information regarding each of the time frames within the era.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Scientific Classification
Kid's learn about Biological and Scientific Classification. Kingdoms, phylums, genus, species, and more.
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