Deuterstomes II Flashcards
1
Q
6 key features of chordates
PP LEND
A
Pharyngeal slits Dorsal hollow nerve chord Notochord Endostyle Postanal tail Lateral muscles
2
Q
Pharyngeal slits
A
Filter feeding organs found in deuterostomes
3
Q
Three Chordata subphyla
A
Tunicates
Cephalochordates
Vertebrates
4
Q
Three Tunicate classes
A
Ascidiacea
Larvacea
Thaliacea
5
Q
Endostyle
A
Pair of parallel longitudinal foods that project into the pharyngeal cavity and secret mucus to help trap food particles
6
Q
Dorsal hollow nerve chord
A
Dorsal to the notochord (above notochord)
7
Q
Notochord
A
Located between digestive tube and nerve chord and offers skeletal support throughout the length of the body
8
Q
Post anal tail
A
Posterior elongation past the anus which aid locomotion. It contains skeletal elements and muscles.
