Invertebrate Portfolio

You are responsible for compiling a portfolio that includes the following information about the phylums Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Molluska and Annelida. Your portfolio should contain divided sections for each phylum and be bound in either a cover or folder.

The information you must include in your portfolio is as follows:

1. A page of notes. The notes should include information about the following:

A. The characteristics of the phylum

B. Evolutionary advancements of the phylum.

C. Description of how organisms in the phylum reproduce, move and eat.

D. Roles of the organism. How does it fit into the world?

2. A labeled diagram of the structure of the organism. The function of the parts should be included.

3. All dittos that were given to you for that phylum.

4. A completed homework assignment.

In addition, you need to include the following information for the phylums Cnidaria and Platyhelminthes.

PHYLUM

INCLUDE

Cnidaria

Diagram of the Life Cycle

Platyhelminthes

Diagram of the LIfe Cycle of a Fluke

Diagram of how tapeworm infection of humans occurs

The porfolio will be worth 100 points and will count as a test grade.

Grades will be awarded as follows:

A = a complete, well organized portfolio. Notes are organized and contain all required information.

B = a portfolio that is missing 2-4 elements. Notes are organized and contain most of the information necessary.

C = a portfolio that is missing 5-7 elements. Notes are somewhat organized and contain most of the information necessary.

D = a portfolio that is missing 8-10 elements. Notes are disorganized or missing and lack the information necessary.

F = a portfolio that is missing 11 or more elements.

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Shannon Tice