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Invertebrates; 1101 Flashcards

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clitellum

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a thickened glandular region of clitellate worms that aids in reproduction

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clitellate

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a type of segmented worm, such as an earthworm

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cuticle

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a thin protective outer layer of some invertabrates

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cyst

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a protective capsule that forms around some organisms

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infested

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filled with troublesome or destructive pests

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nephridia

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the excretory organs in some inverebrates

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pharynx

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the tube that connects the mouth to the esophagus

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polychaete

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a type of marine worm with paddlelike appendages

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proglottid

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one of the body segments of a tapeworm

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scolex

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the knob-shaped anterior end of a tapeworm

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setae

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the hairlike bristles of an earthworm that functions in locomotion

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transverse

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referring to something that crosses from side to side

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arachnid

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an arthropod with eight legs

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carapace

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the hard section of exoskeleton covering the backs of many arthropods

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cephalonthorax

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the anterior body segment of some arthropods

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chelicerae

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the first pair of jointed mouthparts of an arachnid

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chelipeds

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a pair of clawlike appendages of crustacean

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chitin

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the tough, fibrous substance that forms the exoskeleton of many arthropods

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hydraulic

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operated by using pressure transmitted through a fluid

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maxillipeds

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the pairs of appendages used to direct food toward the mouth of a crustacean

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myripod

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an arthropod with many legs and many body segments

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pedipalps

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a pair of appendages used by an arachnid for seizing and holding prey

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spinnerets

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the organs from which a spider’s web silk is emitted

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swimmerets

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the pairs of appendages that aid a crustacean in swimming and reproduction

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aphid

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a small insect pest that destroys plants by sucking the sap

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chrysalis

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the pupal stage of a butterfly; also the cocoon of a butterfly

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emerge

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to come out of something: to come into view

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manibles

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a pair of insect mouthparts used for chewing and tearing food

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maxillae

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a pair of insect mouthparts used to direct food toward the mouth

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nymph

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the immature form of an insect that does not undergo complete metamorphosis

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ocelli

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insect eyes with single lenses

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proboscis

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the tubelike mouthpart of insects, such as butterflies and moths

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weevil

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a small snout beetle that feeds on plants, fruits, and nuts, often causing crop damage

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bladder worm

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tapeworm larva that has developed a scolex

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flame cells

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planarian’s specialized cells; collect liquid waste from its body

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fluke

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parasitic flatworm; tiny, solid, ribbonlike or oval-shaped body; two suckers

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intermediate host

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host that ingest the eggs of a tapeworm

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primary host

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host containing an adult tapeworm

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roundworm

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round and elongated; resembles a slender thread pointed at each end; extremely small; can live in almost every environment

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tapeworm

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parasitic flatworm; long, flat body; can infect the muscle tissues of certain mammals and the intestinal tract of humans

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cardiac

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crayfish stomach where food is ground up

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centipede

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carnivorous myriapod; hunts mostly worms and insects at night

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crustacean

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arthropod; two or three pairs of jointed antennae; six pairs of jointed mouthparts

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green glands

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filter waste materials out of a crayfish’s hemolymph

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millipede

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herbivorous myriapod; feeds on decomposed vegetation

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pyloric

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crayfish stomach where food is mixed with digestive enzymes

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scorpion

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arachnid; elongated body; preabdomen; postabdomen; venomous stinger

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spiracle

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opening on the arachnid’s ventral side through which it breaths

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tick

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tiny, oval-shaped parasitic arachnid; feeds on the blood of its host; has only six legs in its smaller larval stage

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chewing

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insect mouthpart; strong mandibles for chewing; grasshoppers

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digging

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thick, flat legs equipped with claws; mole crickets

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jumping

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thick, muscular hind legs; grasshoppers

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piercing-sucking

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insect mouthpart; long, thin maxillae mandibles; proboscis for sucking blood or nectar; mosquitoes

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raptorial

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strong, thick first legs designed for grabbing and holding prey

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running

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long, thin legs designed for rapid movement; cockroaches

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siphoning

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insect mouthpart; long, tubular proboscis; butterflies

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sponging

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insect mouthpart; long lip with two elongated lobes; flies

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