Deuterostomes and phyla with lophophores Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of a lophophore
A
to collect food particles from water (main thing used in filter feeding)
2
Q
what is zooid polymorphism
A
its the ability in larger colonies for zooids to specialize
3
Q
Autozooid
A
typical feeding zooid makes up the majority of a colony
4
Q
Heterozooid
A
zooids that are modified for various functions
5
Q
Kenozooids
A
form stolons ,attachment disks
6
Q
Avicularia
A
form defensive structures, jaw like structure
7
Q
Vibracula
A
long moveable bristle, used to sweep away silt
8
Q
Ovicell
A
forms chamber for brooding eggs
