Animal Diversity (Exam 4) Flashcards
which phylum of animals has a dorsal- hollow nerve cord?
chordata
to which phylum do sponges belong?
porifera
stinging tentacles are a significant feature of which Phylum of animals?
cnidaria
how does a Cartilaginous fish differ from a Jawless fish? How are they similar
- Cartilaginous fish (sharks) have articulating jaws
- jawless fish have teeth but cannot chew or clamp down and can only attach to host.
type of skeleton: human
endoskeleton
type of skeleton: turtle
endoskeleton
type of skeleton: jellyfish
hydrostatic
type of skeleton: crab
exoskeleton
digestive system: insect
complete
digestive system: human
complete
digestive system: earthworm
complete
endoskeletons
are internal and are made up of bones and/ or catilage. animals with endoskeletons have softer tissues covering the outside of their bodies. EX: humans, fish, birds, and reptiles
exoskeletons
are external and cover all exposed surfaces of the animal. there is no soft tissue covering the outside of their bodies. EX: crabs, insects
hydrostatic skeleton
are areas of confined fluids under pressure within an animals body. No solid/ rigid framework. EX: worms, jellyfish
pros and cons of endoskeletons
- some protection to internal organs
- good range of motion, stead size growth
- internal framework allows for larger size (biggest animals)
pros and cons of exoskeletons
- most protection to internal organs
- limit range of motion
- growth= shedding
- rapid size increase
- most vulnerable during shedding
- limitation in great size
complete digestive tract
has 2 openings, mouth and anus
incomplete digestive tract
only 1 opening to the outside, food enters through it and waste goes out through it.
symmetry
3 types: asymmetrical, radial, and bilateral.