Classifying Animals Part 1: Sponges, Cnidarians, Flatworms, and Mollusks

Dive into the fascinating world of animals and explore the similarities and unique characteristics of sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, and mollusks in this interactive tutorial.

This is Part 1 in a series. Click below to open the other tutorials in this series.
Resource ID#: 189384 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: taxonomy, phylogenetics, phylum, phyla, classification, porifera, cnideria, mollusks, Platyhelminthes, classifying animals, science, biology, sponges, flatworms, molluscs, mollusca, cniderians, kingdom, class, order, family, genus, species, corals, jellies, jellyfish, sea anemones, octopus, octopi, squids, bivalves, snails, clams, oysters, scallops, mussels, kingdom, animalia
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades 9-12

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