The animals listed in the table below were grouped together because they share certain characteristics.What would be the appropriate heading for this grouping?
A) Marine Animals
B) Vertebrates
C) Animals with Hydrostatic Skeletons
D) Animals with Exoskeletons
E) Animals Lacking Skeletons

Question

The animals listed in the table below were grouped together because they share certain characteristics.What would be the appropriate heading for this grouping? 
A) Marine Animals 
B) Vertebrates 
C) Animals with Hydrostatic Skeletons 
D) Animals with Exoskeletons 
E) Animals Lacking Skeletons

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The grouping of animals with hydrostatic skeletons is based on the characteristic that these animals support their bodies using fluid-filled chambers rather than a rigid skeleton. Examples of animals with hydrostatic skeletons include jellyfish, earthworms, and squids. The other options such as marine animals or vertebrates do not accurately describe the grouping based on this specific trait. Animals with exoskeletons would include insects and crustaceans, while animals lacking skeletons would be invertebrates such as sponges and soft-bodied animals.

The Animals Listed in the Table Below Were Grouped Together