Lecture 8 Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
Q

What is a septal?

A

A wall separating the gill arches.

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2
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Do most sharks have spiracles?

A

Yes, but they don’t use them for breathing.

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3
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What is the difference between the physostomous swim bladder and the physoclistous swim bladder?

A

The physostomous swim bladder holds air while the physoclistous swim bladder holds oxygen.

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4
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Did early vertebrates have gills or lungs?

A

Both.

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