Your teacher describes an organism that digests its food externally before absorbing it. You also find out that this organism cannot move. Based on what you’ve learned, this organism is most likely a(n)(1 point)

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Your teacher describes an organism that digests its food externally before absorbing it. You also find out that this organism cannot move. Based on what you’ve learned, this organism is most likely a(n)(1 point)
Responses

bacterium.
bacterium.

protist. 
protist.

animal.
animal.

fungus.

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fungus.

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What is the lowest level of taxonomic classification (i.e., the narrowest)?(1 point) Responses class class genus genus species species order

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species

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What is the name of a specific type of model that shows how animals diverge during evolution?(1 point) Responses diagram diagram hierarchy hierarchy taxonomy taxonomy cladogram

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cladogram

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A grasshopper is an arthropod. Based on the grasshopper’s characteristics, which other animal likely belongs to this group?(1 point) Responses tapeworm tapeworm mosquito mosquito coral coral clam

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mosquito

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In one or two sentences, explain how cats and dogs, both mammals, could be classified as distinct animals. What characteristics set them apart from one another?(2 points)

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Cats and dogs are distinct animals as they belong to different genus and species within the mammal class. Cats are known for their retractable claws, independent nature, and a preference for hunting small prey, while dogs are often bigger and more social, enjoying playing catch and going on walks with their owners. Additionally, cats have a carnivorous diet, while dogs can typically thrive on a omnivorous one.