Which of the Following Phyla Is the Most Successful in the Animal

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phyla is the most successful in the animal kingdom, based on numbers of species and total biomass?

• A) chordates
• B) vertebrates
• C) mollusks
• D) arthropods
• E) worms

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Definitions:

Perceptual Abilities

The capacity to interpret, understand, and define sensory stimuli.

Sensory Systems

The parts of the nervous system responsible for processing information from the environment through senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Permissive Neglectful

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from the child's life.

Concrete Operations

A phase within Piaget's cognitive development theory where kids develop the skill to logically process actual occurrences.