Annelida Flashcards
what are the three classes of annelida?
polychaeta (marine worms)
oligochaeta (earthworms)
hirundinea (leeches)
defining characteristics of annelida
- 1 or more pair of chitinoussetae/chaetae
- metamerism
- trochophore larvae (gr: wheel bearing)
biphasic lifestyle
broadcast spawner
metamerism
linear series of body segments
tagmata
a grouping of segments (arthropods)
what is the difference between metameric segmentation and tagmata?
linear vs grouping of segments
size range of annelida?
microscopic to 3m
what type of body cavity to annelida have?
coelomic
what type of circulatory system of annelida?
closed circulatory
where is the nerve cord located on annelida?
ventrally
excretion via what?
nephridia
vermiform
worm-shaped
what is the difference between setae and cilia?
setae: stiff bristles present on the body. aid in peristaltic motion.
cilia: minute hair like organelles that line the surfaces of certain cells and beat in rhythmic waves.
peristaltic movement
the movement by constricting part of its fluid filled body cavities, allowing for elongation of the body anteriorly. when relaxing the setae keeps the body from moving backwards.
describe polychaeta
marine worms: -tube worms -sand worms numerous setae well developed head -including sensory organs -antennae -able to secrete mucus in epithlium
describe the parapodia of polychaeta
paired, lateral, fleshy, paddle like.
what is different about polychaeta’s sex organs
they are not permanent. they shed gametes in breeding season via nephridia.