TRADING CARD

QUESTIONSMarch 8, 2012

OBSERVATIONSAt your seat organize your cards by phylum

Observe how invertebrates are categorized. How

many different phyla are there?

CONCLUSION QUESTIONS1. Compare and contrast 2 invertebrates from different

phylums using a Venn diagram. You need to have at least 2 similarities and 2 differences.

2. Which organism do you feel has the best adaptation(s)? Explain why they are an advantage in the environment.

3. What can you determine about the biodiversity of invertebrates and explain why biodiversity is important.

4. Which phylum is the most diverse? Explain your

reasoning.

5. Why do you feel it is important to study invertebrates? Explain your answer.