Lab 9: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Vertebrates occur within the Phylum __________.
A
Chordata
2
Q
The Phylum Chordata is a _________ group.
A
Deuterostome
3
Q
In deuterostomes, the anus forms from the __________.
A
Blastopore
4
Q
Vertebrates are in the clade __________.
A
Bilateria
5
Q
Analysis of __________ is fundamental to evolutionary biology because it is instrumental in learning how structures evolve.
A
Homologies
6
Q
In the field of __________, homologous structures are used as evidence of common descent.
A
Systematics
7
Q
Today, we are dissecting:
A
Rats and dogfish sharks
