Lab 6 - Annelida Flashcards
what is the main feature of Phylum Annelida?
metamerism
metamerism
repeated body segments
homonomous metamerism
body segments are more or less the same
heteronomous metamerism
segments are different
annuli
outer rings that separate metameres, external evidence of septa
metameres internally separated by _____
septa
septa
thin layers of tissue in which organs/nerves can pass through
incomplete septa
leave an open space in the middle
complete septa
completely seal off metameres
What classes do you need to know for Phylum Annelida? (2)
Classes Polychaeta and Class Clitellata
Class Polychaeta has what kinds of organisms? (2)
sandworms and marine worms
where can members of Class Polychaete found?
mostly marine species
Phylum Annelida
Are members of Class Polychaeta monoecious or dioecious?
mostly monoecious with some dioecious species
what kind of septa does Class Polychaeta have?
incomplete septa
what kind of development Class Polychaeta display?
indirect development - trochophore larva
Annelida
parapodia
feet like body extensions with setae
setae
bristles
what are parapodia for?
aid in locomotion and increase surface area for gas exchange
acicula
larger support spikes for parapodia
What Class does Subclass Oligochaeta belong to?
Class Clitellata
Phylum Annelida
where are members of Subclass Oligochaeta? (3)
includes earthworms, with some aquatic and marine species
clitellum
secretes a mucus sheath to enclose fertilized eggs as they are released
What kind of development does Subclass Oligochaeta display?
direct development
what kind of septa does Subclass Oligochaeta exhibit?
complete septa
describe the path of the digestion for Subclass Oligochaeta. (4)
esophagus -> crop ->gizzard -> intestine
how many setae does Subclass Oligochaeta have?
few on the ventral surface