Animal Taxonomy Classification

These flashcards cover the taxonomy classification of various animal phyla, classes, and clades as discussed in the lecture notes.

Eukarya

A domain that includes all organisms with complex cells, including plants, animals, and fungi.

Opisthokonta

A supergroup in the domain Eukarya that includes the kingdom Animalia and fungi.

Parazoa

A clade of animals that lack true tissues and organs, exemplified by sponges.

Porifera

The phylum of sponges that are simple aquatic animals.

Eumetazoa

A clade of multicellular animals with true tissues.

Cnidaria

A phylum that includes jellyfish and hydras, characterized by stinging cells.

Ctenophora

A phylum of comb jellies, known for their gelatinous bodies.

Bilateria

A clade characterized by bilateral symmetry and three germ layers.

Lophotrochozoa

A superphylum of animals that exhibit either a lophophore or a trochophore larva.

Platyhelminthes

The phylum of flatworms, which includes classes like Turbellaria and Cestoda.

Annelida

The phylum of segmented worms, including earthworms and leeches.

Ecdysozoa

A superphylum that includes animals that molt their exoskeleton, such as arthropods and nematodes.

Nematoda

The phylum of roundworms, including C. elegans, characterized by a complete digestive system.

Arthropoda

The largest phylum in the animal kingdom, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Echinodermata

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry and a water vascular system, including sea stars.

Chordata

The phylum that includes all vertebrates and some invertebrates like tunicates and lancelets.

Agnatha

A superclass of jawless fish, which includes hagfish and lampreys.

Chondrichthyes

The class of cartilaginous fish, including sharks and rays.

Osteichthyes

The clade of bony fish, including ray-finned and lobe-finned fish.

Amphibia

A class of animals that includes frogs, toads, and salamanders, characterized by their dual life stages.

Reptilia

The class of reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles.

Aves

The class of birds, characterized by feathers and the ability to fly.

Mammalia

The class of mammals, characterized by hair and mammary glands.