Invertebrates: Homework Help - Videos & Lessons

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The Invertebrates chapter of this Middle School Life Science Homework Help course helps students complete their invertebrates homework and earn better grades. This homework help resource uses simple and fun videos that are about five minutes long.

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Identify which concepts are covered on your invertebrates homework.
Find videos on those topics within this chapter.
Watch fun videos, pausing and reviewing as needed.
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Topics from your homework you'll be able to complete:

Animal body plans
Ocean invertebrate examples
Features and types of worms
Characteristics of mollusks
Types of echinoderms
Characteristics of arthropods
Behavior of insects

11 Lessons in Chapter 16: Invertebrates: Homework Help

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1. Animal Body Plans: Classifications and Features

The Animal Kingdom is diverse and complex. How do we make sense of it all? Scientists use body plans to classify and organize the animals of Earth, making it much easier to differentiate between them.

2. Invertebrates: Definition & Examples

From bees to lobsters and octopi to cockroaches, invertebrates are everywhere. This lesson introduces them as a major group within biology and discusses their relationship with the human race.

3. Ocean Invertebrates: Sponges & Cnidarians

While some may call them simple, sponges and cnidarians have some amazing abilities. This lesson tells the story these ocean invertebrates, ranging from sponges to coral to jellyfish.

4. Worms: Types & Features

You may not know this, but worms are everywhere. Many are so tiny that we can't see them crawling all over the place like we can earthworms. In this lesson, we'll learn about some of the different types of worms around us.

5. Mollusks: Characteristics & Types

Do you like to eat seafood, hunt for seashells, or learn about scary sea creatures? If so, then you'll want to learn about the different types of mollusks, which include the tasty bivalves, the cool-looking gastropods, and the weird cephalopods.

6. Echinoderms: Traits, Types & Roles

After watching this lesson, you'll be well on your way to being an echinoderm expert! For example, you'll learn that sea cucumbers help clean up the ocean floor and that starfish can grow back any arms that are broken or damaged.

7. Arthropods: Definition, Characteristics & Types

Arthropods are the most abundant animals on the planet. They fly, jump, swim, and crawl over just about every inch of the world. Learn about common types of arthropods and the characteristics they have in common.

8. Horseshoe Crab Blood: Uses, Extraction & Facts

In this lesson we will take a look at how humans use horseshoe crab blood, including its medical benefits, the way it is extracted from the crabs, and some interesting facts.

9. Horseshoe Crab: Anatomy & Taxonomy

The horseshoe crab is a tried and true animal on Earth. It's older than the dinosaurs and has changed very little during its tenure here. In this lesson, we'll take a closer look at this un-crab, identifying its taxonomy and physical anatomy.

10. Horseshoe Crabs: Habitat, Distribution & Diet

In this lesson, you'll learn about a fascinating creature called the horseshoe crab. Specifically, we'll take a look at their habitat and geographic distribution, as well as their diet.

11. Horseshoe Crab: Reproduction & Life Cycle

In this lesson, we'll take a closer look at the life cycle of horseshoe crabs, including their reproductive behavior, and their life stages from egg to adulthood.

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