chp 34 Flashcards
which of the following is not a distinguishing characteristics of birds
amniotic egg
the presence of a bony skeleton, an operculum, and a swim bladder are all defining characteristics of
bony fish
how are primates different from all other mammals?
opposable thumbs in many species
shark species that lay their eggs and do not retain them within the mother’s body are most accurately referred to as
oviparous
in which of these organisms does the embryo lack an amnion
salamanders
which one of the following are not uniquely mammalian characteristics
amniotic egg production
in which classes of vertebrates is fertilization exclusively internal
reptiles, birds, and mammals
which of the following is not a defining characteristic of craniates
internal fertilization
the embryonic __ is replaced in vertebrates to form a vertebral column
notochord
a turtle is a
reptile
sharks rely on sensitivity to vibration and water currents. This is provided by cells located inside
lateral line
which one of the following statements about amphibians is correct
reproductive cycles requires that amphibians remain close to, or at least return to, water
which of these is not a vertebrate
starfish
the membrane of the amniotic egg that serves as a site for waste storage is
the allantois
some of these members have a cartilaginous endoskeleton
sharks
