Lecture 5 Flashcards

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What is the difference between circular scales and placoid scales?

A

Circular scales are more flexible.

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2
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What are cichlids?

A

A group of modern teleosts.

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3
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Do most vertebrates have a notochord their whole lifespan?

A

No, most vertebrates only have a notochord in their juvenile form.

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4
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What does dipnoi mean?

A

2 lungs.

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5
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Do lungfish have both gills and lungs?

A

Yes

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6
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What does the axial skeleton do?

A

It protects both your lungs and heart.

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