Kingdom Animalia Flashcards
Structure of animals
-cell structure: multicellular, eukaryotes
-locomotion: most can move freely
-mode of nutrition: heterotrophs, ingest food
-classified by: structure, tissues, organ system
Radical symmetry
Symmetry around a central axis.
Eg: Hydra, sponges
Bilateral symmetry
symmetry around a midline
Eg: Turtle, crab, human
The 2 types of bilaterally symmetrical animals are divided into 2 groups called…
Protostomes, and deuterostomes
Protostomes
an animal when mouth forms before the anus
Deuterostomes
animal where anus forms before the mouth
-humans belong to deuterostome phylum chordata
Animal characteristics
-distinguished from other other organsisms by the number of germ layers.
Germ layers are the layers of cells in a developing embryo
The 3 germ layers are..
-Ectoderm
-Endoderm
-Mesoderm
Ectoderm
Outer layer, becomes skin, nervous system, some sensory organs
Endoderm
inner layer becomes the respiratory system, pancreas, bladder, and the inner lining of the digestive system
Mesoderm
middle layer becomes circulatory system, reproductive system, muscular system, and excretory system
Phylum Parifera
Body structure: two cell layers with gelatinous material containing needle-like spicules for support.
Digestion:single opening through food enters and waste exits. Filter food from water
- Sponges
Phylum Cnidaria
Body structure: two cell layers with radical symmetry. Contains a NEMATOCYST which is stinging cells with paralyzing toxins for defence or offense
Digestion: Single opening through which food enters and waste exits
extracellular digestion: ezmymes that digest food outside the body
jellyfish
Phylum: Platyhelminthes (flatworms)
Body structure: body with distinct lead region and a flat ribbon like body
Digestion: single opening through which food enters and waste leaves
many are parasites
ex: tapeworm
Phylum: Rotifera
body structure: less than 2mm long and use cilia to direct food into mouth
organ systems: have stomachs, jaw, anus, no circulatory or respiratory system