Invertebrates Flashcards
Hermaphrodites
Each individual functions as both Male & Female
Filter-feeder
Animal that obtains food by filtering food particles or tiny living things from water
Spongocoel
part of a filter feeder where Water is drawn thru pores into this cavity
Osculum
Water leaves thru this opening in filter feeder
What makes up the body of a sponge if they don’t have tissues?
noncellular, mesohyl fills the space between 2 cell layers
Spongin
Protein fibers (in 3 of 4 classes)
Spicules
Calcium carbonate or silica spikes
Gastrovascular cavity
*The basic body plan of a cnidarian is a sac with a central digestive compartment
* single open is mouth & anus
Millipedes
*Detritivores
*2 pair of legs per trunk segment
Centipedes
- Carnivores
*1 pair of legs per trunk segment - Poison claws to paralyze prey & aid n defense
Incomplete Metamorphosis
nymph resembles adult, but not mature
* egg
*nymph (juvenile)
* Adult
Complete Metamorphosis
Dramatic changes in form from egg to adult
*Egg
*Larva (juvenile)
*Pupa
*Adult