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Evidence for Evolution: Fossil Record
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. In this section he discusses how fossil records provide undeniable examples of evolutionary change.
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Permian Period
This resource provides basic information of the changes that took place during the Permian period as well as the animals that populated the Earth during this time.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Other Invertebrates
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum studies a range of topics related to invertebrates, or animals without a backbone. Crabs, snails, barnacles, sponges, and more are discussed at this exhibit.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Animals: Invertebrates
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on invertebrates that presents examples of each of the six phyla in the invertebrate group.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Chambered Nautilus
As part of the Invertebrates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Chambered Nautilus. Topics covered in the overview include Physical description, Life span, Predators,...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Invertebrates
Take this ten-question review quiz over invertebrates. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum Society: Arthropods
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
Other
Cincinnati Museum Center
This site describes the Museum of Natural History and Science in detail and provides links to other programs and exhibits offered.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glow Worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Arachnocampa Luminosa, more commonly known as the Glow Worm.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers how invertebrates are classified.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Evolution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the major events in invertebrate evolution.
Ohio State University
Osu: Flea Fact Sheet
A fact sheet on fleas from the Ohio State University Extension lists scientific names, identifying characteristics, and pictures.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things
Learn how all living things are classified.
Other
The Bug Club: Bug Pets
The Bug Club for young entomologists offers answers to insect questions, a colorful newspaper, and invertebrate caresheets if you're interested in keeping bugs as pets.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: About the Animals: What Makes an Animal an Animal?
Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Arthropods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of arthropods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Sponges
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of sponges.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Invertebrate O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of invertebrates.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
Read Works
Read Works: Creepy Cave Crawlers
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about new insect species found within caves. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers characteristics of invertebrates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Animals are also often identified as being either invertebrates or vertebrates. These are terms based on the skeletons of the animals. Vertebrates have a backbone...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Mollusks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Mollusks are invertebrates that usually have a hard shell, a mantle, and a radula. Learn more about mollusks in this learning module produced by CK-12.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Animal Ecosystems, Adaptations and Food Chains
This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.