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Introductory Biology

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Set 30 An Introduction To Animal Diversity

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Question 1

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A marine invertebrate placed into freshwater would have difficulty surviving because:

A) it would not be able to obtain food.
B) it would have difficulty with buoyancy.
C) it would have difficulty with osmoregulation.
D) it would not experience the temperature stability found in the oceans.
E) it would not be able to obtain oxygen due to the absence of waves in the water.

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Question 2

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Which statement best supports why animals most likely evolved in the ocean?

A) The ocean water provided buoyancy.
B) They did not require a skeleton for support.
C) Internal fluid and salt balance were easy to maintain.
D) Reproduction was independent of internal fertilization.
E) The changeable temperature facilitated natural selection.

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Question 3

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Which animal phylum has an asymmetrical body plan?

A) Cnidaria
B) Porifera
C) Annelida
D) Ctenophora
E) Echinodermata

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