Invertebrates Flashcards

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Hermaphrodites

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Each individual functions as both Male & Female

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Filter-feeder

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Animal that obtains food by filtering food particles or tiny living things from water

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Spongocoel

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part of a filter feeder where Water is drawn thru pores into this cavity

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Osculum

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Water leaves thru this opening in filter feeder

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5
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What makes up the body of a sponge if they don’t have tissues?

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noncellular, mesohyl fills the space between 2 cell layers

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Spongin

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Protein fibers (in 3 of 4 classes)

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Spicules

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Calcium carbonate or silica spikes

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Gastrovascular cavity

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*The basic body plan of a cnidarian is a sac with a central digestive compartment
* single open is mouth & anus

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9
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Millipedes

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*Detritivores
*2 pair of legs per trunk segment

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Centipedes

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  • Carnivores
    *1 pair of legs per trunk segment
  • Poison claws to paralyze prey & aid n defense
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Incomplete Metamorphosis

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nymph resembles adult, but not mature
* egg
*nymph (juvenile)
* Adult

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Complete Metamorphosis

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Dramatic changes in form from egg to adult
*Egg
*Larva (juvenile)
*Pupa
*Adult

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