Name all phyla which are included in Kingdom Animalia.
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The major phyla of Kingdom Animalia include:
Non-chordates (Invertebrates):
- Porifera - Sponges
- Coelenterata/Cnidaria - Jellyfish, corals, hydra
- Platyhelminthes - Flatworms
- Nematoda/Aschelminthes - Roundworms
- Annelida - Segmented worms (earthworms, leeches)
- Arthropoda - Insects, spiders, crustaceans
- Mollusca - Snails, clams, octopuses
- Echinodermata - Starfish, sea urchins
Chordates (Vertebrates and relatives): 9. Chordata - Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals
Additional smaller phyla include Ctenophora (comb jellies), Nemertea (ribbon worms), Rotifera (wheel animals), and others. Arthropoda and Mollusca are the largest phyla, with Arthropoda containing over 80% of all described animal species. This classification reflects the immense diversity of animal life, from simple sponges to complex mammals.
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