Cladistics Part 2: Monophyly, Paraphyly, and Polyphyly
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Major Divisions of Kingdom Animalia and the Problem With Animal Phyla
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Endosymbiosis, Choanoflagellates, and the Origin of Animal Life
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Stages of Animal Development: Cleavage, Gastrulation, Organogenesis
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Organization and Symmetry in Kingdom Animalia
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Phylum Porifera: Sponges
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 1: Introduction and Broad Characteristics
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 2: Class Hydrozoa
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 3: Classes Scyphozoa and Staurozoa
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 4: Class Cubozoa
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 5: Class Anthozoa
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 6: Coral Reefs
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Phylum Cnidaria Part 7: Myxozoa and Polypodiozoa
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Phylum Placozoa: Plate Animals
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Phylum Ctenophora: Comb Jellies
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Phylum Xenacoelomorpha and an Introduction to Nephrozoa
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Introduction to Spiralia and Lophotrochozoa
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Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 1: General Characteristics
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Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 2: Free-Living Flatworms and the Problem With Turbellaria
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Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 3: Parasitic Trematodes and Monogeneans
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Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 4: Tapeworms of Class Cestoda
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Phylum Gastrotricha: Hairybellies
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Phylum Cycliophora: Ring-Bearing Symbions
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Phyla Orthonectida and Dicyemida: Mesozoans
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Phylum Chaetognatha: Arrow Worms
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Phylum Gnathostomulida: Jaw Worms
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Phylum Micrognathozoa: Tiniest Invertebrates on Earth
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Phylum Rotifera Part 1: General Characteristics
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Phylum Rotifera Part 2: Four Major Clades
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Phylum Rotifera Part 3: Subclade Acanthocephala (Parasitic Spiny-Headed Worms)
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Phylum Mollusca Part 1: General Introduction
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Phylum Mollusca Part 2: Class Gastropoda (Slugs and Snails)
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Phylum Mollusca Part 3: Class Bivalvia (Clams, Oysters, Mussels, etc.)
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Phylum Mollusca Part 4: Class Cephalopoda (Squids, Nautiluses, Cuttlefish, and Octopuses)
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Phylum Mollusca Part 5: The Lesser Known Classes
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Phylum Annelida Part 1: General Characteristics
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Phylum Annelida Part 2: Polychaeta (Segmented Marine Worms)
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Phylum Annelida Part 3: Oligochaeta and Hirudinea (Segmented Terrestrial/Aquatic Worms and Leeches)
Description:
Embark on a comprehensive zoological journey through this 6-hour video series. Explore the fascinating world of animals, from the tiniest invertebrates to complex organisms. Delve into cladistics, animal phylogeny, and the major divisions of Kingdom Animalia. Discover the origins of animal life, developmental stages, and organizational structures. Examine diverse phyla including Porifera, Cnidaria, Placozoa, Ctenophora, and Xenacoelomorpha. Investigate the intricacies of Spiralia and Lophotrochozoa, with in-depth looks at Platyhelminthes, Gastrotricha, Cycliophora, and more. Uncover the complexities of Mollusca and Annelida phyla, exploring various classes and their unique characteristics. Gain a thorough understanding of animal diversity, evolution, and biological intricacies through engaging explanations and detailed insights.