Introduction to Animal Diversity
Students will explore the basic characteristics that define animals and the major evolutionary transitions in animal phylogeny.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between major animal phyla based on key morphological features.
- Analyze the evolutionary advantages of bilateral symmetry and cephalization.
- Predict how different body plans influence an animal's lifestyle and habitat.
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