Designing an Invertebrate
Chapter 24: Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates

Invertebrates have adapted to almost every environment on the earth. You can learn about the adaptability of invertebrates if you…

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1. Choose a habitat. It can be a familiar one, such as a forest, a desert, or a coral reef. Or it can be a strange one, such as the deep sea, the atmosphere, or even another planet. Make notes about the features of the habitat. Is it hot or cold? Wet or dry? How much sunlight does it receive? What is there to eat? What plants grow there? Are there predators to watch out for?
2. Now design an invertebrate to fit the habitat you chose. Think about the features that your animal will need to survive in this habitat. As you design your invertebrate, think about the following questions: What type of symmetry, if any, will your invertebrate have? How big will it be? What kinds of adaptations will it have? What will it eat, and how will it get its food? What sense organs will it have? How will it move? How will it reproduce? How will it defend itself?

Describe Your Animal

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Write a brief description of your imaginary invertebrate and explain how it is adapted to its environment. Include a sketch showing what it looks like and what special distinguishing features it has.

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