LAB 2 - ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION Flashcards
Lophotrochozoans are characterized by
Gradual increase in body mass without molting
Ecdysozoans are characterized by:
Molting their exoskeleton
Echinoderms are characterized by:
Endoskeletal spines and radial symmetry
Flatworms are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Bilateral symmetry
b. Presence of ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm
c. Coelom
d. Saclike digestive cavity
c. Coelom
What mollusk group has a one-part shell?
Gastropods
Cephalopods are known for
Jet propulsion
Bivalves, such as clams, are characterized by
Muscular foot and two-part shell
Annelids are segmented worms with segmentation seen
a. Externally only
b. Internally only
c. Both externally and internally
c. Both externally and internally
What is a characteristic feature of polychaetes
Many setae for locomotion
Earthworms are known for?
Lack of a well-defined head region
Leeches feed by
Sucking blood
Which group of lophotrochozoans has a mantle cavity for gas exchange?
Gastropods
Roundworms are known for having
A complete digestive tract
Which group of arthropods has a head bearing compound eyes, antennae, and mouthparts?
Crustaceans
Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites belong to the group of:
Insects