Survey of Invertebrates

Survey of invertebrates found in the intertidal zone/coastal region of New Providence Island. These are the requirements:

Name of animal species, both common and scientific

Phylum and class of organism

Physical characteristics

Where does the animal live (e.g. habitat)

How does it move?

Unique behaviors

Feeding strategy – what and how does it feed.

camouflage

defense strategy

The three organism chosen are sponge, sea anemone, and starfish