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University of Aberdeen: The Phyla of Kingdom Animalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Very systematic breakdown of the animal kingdom starting with the simplest type the sponge, all the way to the chordate or vertebrate. Each phylum has a link with information.
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University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Zoo Lab: A Resource for Animal Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic source of basic zoological information, a great supplement for all animal biology classrooms.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Phylum Chordata

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the characteristics, classification, and phylogeny that make the Phylum Chordata, a distinct animal classification group. See examples and photos of different species of chordates.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Class

For Students 9th - 10th
In the animal kingdom, there are seven living classes in the phylum Vertebrata. The Palomar College shares detailed information on each of these classes. Includes examples and photos as well as a follow-up quiz.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Nematoda

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web offers a general introduction to the roundworm and some of its physical characteristics.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Cnidaria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by Animal Diversity Web discusses the different body types and the similar characteristics of the animals in the phylum Cnidaria.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Animal Kingdom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Background information about all of the classes of the animal kingdom, followed by four short lesson plan outlines.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Animal Classification

For Teachers 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the classification of animals into the phylum categories.
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Tree of Life Project

The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 10th
See all the of the different animal phyla that represent invertebrates and how diverse they are with the help of short video clips.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Biodiverse Is Your Backyard?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this science activity, you will investigate the diversity (or biodiversity) of the animal life around your home and try to figure out which phylum most of the animals belong to.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks)

For Students 9th - 10th
A great, detailed description of mollusks. Discusses parts of their external and internal anatomy and their functions, and lists several characteristics of mollusks. Tabbed pages include pictures, specimens and classification.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Annelida (Segmented Worms)

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the morphology common to Annelid classes as well as their development.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Platyhelminthes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web offers a site on the phylum platyhelminthes, or flatworms. Includes a section on reproduction.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda

For Students 9th - 10th
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
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University of California

Ucmp: Web Lift to Taxa

For Students 9th - 10th
Alphabetical listing from the University of California of info on each of the animal phyla. Includes scientific and common names and photos. Characteristics of each group are explained in detail.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mollusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Chordata (Chordates)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of additional characteristics that many Chordates have in common beyond the typical four: notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Class Merostomata (Horseshoe Crab)

For Students 9th - 10th
Find general information about the Merostomata class, which includes horseshoe crabs and the extinct eurypterids. Topics include diet, body charactersitics, and respiratory system.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Kingdom to Subphylum

For Students 9th - 10th
The highest category of taxonomic classification is the kingdom. This website from Palomar College presents the five kingdoms in an easy-to-read chart and discusses the Animalia and Plantae kingdoms in depth. After reading through the...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Scientific Classification

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about Biological and Scientific Classification. Kingdoms, phylums, genus, species, and more.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Through video clips. informational text, interactive activities, and assessment opportunities, students study and learn about the classification of animals.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arthropod

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.
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Quia

Quia: Animal Classification

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this website to test your knowledge of which animals belong to which groups.

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