They filter particles of food from water that is passed through their bodies. Sea squirts are tube-shaped sea animals, which, after a short time spent as free swimming larvae, affix themselves onto the sea bed. Although seemingly more like plants than animals, sponges are nevertheless members of Animalia. Cold-stunned sea turtle makes a surprising recovery Today’s reptiles include crocodilians (crocodiles, alligators and gharials), snakes, lizards and turtles. It is estimated that there may be as many as 10 million extant (living) species in total – so there are plenty more insects waiting to be discovered! This group includes mammals, birds, …