Define Hermaphrodite
Contains both male and female reproductive structures. An organism having both male and female sex organs or other sexual characteristics, either abnormally or in natural condition. Ex) Platyhelminthes- Tapeworm
Define Regeneration
The process of replacing or restoring damaged or missing cells, tissues, organs, and even entire body parts to full function. Asexual reproduction can occur through regeneration. An arm can produce a new organism if a piece of the central disk is still in tact or present. Ex) Echinoderms, Starfish
Define Segmentation
Allows for specialization of body regions (development of body systems) and more efficient movement. It is serial repetition of similar organs, tissues, cell types or body cavities along the anterior- posterior (A-P) axis of bilaterally symmetrical animals. Segmentation allows for specialization of body regions (development of body systems) and more efficient movement. Ex) Annelida: Earthworm, Leach
Define Radial Symmetry
An organism can be divided equally about a central point, much like a pie cut into equal parts. They can be cut into similar halves by passing a plane at any angle along a central axis. Ex) Echinoderms: Adult Starfish, Sea Urchins, Sand Dollars (Larvae are radially symmetrical)
What are the Phylum’s? Give examples of organisms classified into each
What are the classes within the phylum chordata? Give an example of each
What are the three groups of mammals? Give an example of each.
Define Endoskeleton
An internal skeleton composed of hard, mineralized tissue that can also enable movement by attachment to muscles. Ex) Echinoderms
What are two reasons cephalopods (octopus and squid) are the most advanced molluscs?
Define the following: Sessile, Metamorphosis
Define the following: Nematocyst, Coelom
Explain the Porifera phylum
Explain the Cnidaria or Colentrates phylum
Explain the Platyhelminthes phylum
Explain the Nematoda phylum
Explain the Annelida phylum
Explain the mollusca phylum
Explain the echinoderms phylum
Explain the Arthropoda phylum
Give 3 reasons as to the success of Arthropods
What 4 characteristics are common to all chordates?
What 8 characteristics are common to all vertebrata?
What adaptations have allowed birds to fly?
For the class Agnatha give examples, then explain:
1. Skeleton
2. Outer Cover
3. Temp. Control
4. Circulation
5. Limb Structure
6. Respiration
7. Reproduction
Ex) AKA jawless fish (lamprey, hagfish)
1. Primitive composed of cartilage
2. Slimy skin= no scales
3. Ectothermic= cold blooded
4. 2 chambered heart, 1 atrium and 1 ventricle so circulation is unidirectional. Closed circulatory system.
5. No paired fins
6. They have uncovered gill slits so must be moving for respiration to occur
7. External fertilization and egg hatching