Question

write the name of the phylum of following animals and one main characteristics of the that phylum: (i) cockroach (ii) starfish (iii) spongilla ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1-arthropoda

2-echinodermata

3-porifera.

Answer 2

Answer:

The phylum and characteristics of each of the given organisms are given below:

1. Cockroach-

Phylum: Arthropoda

Characteristic: Presence of jointed appendages

2. Starfish-

Phylum: Echinodermata

Characteristic: They are radially symmetrical( Penta radial structure).

3. Spongilla-

Phylum: Porifera

Characteristic: They have a body with pores, canals and chambers for the water to pass through.