Lecture 7 Flashcards
Epidermis
Top-skin
Gastrodermis
Inner lining membrane of gastrovascular cavity
Layer of cells
Mesoglea
Between endo- and ectoderm
Jellylike matrix
Mesenchyme
Connective tissue
Undifferentiated cells- give rise to most tissues
Loosely organized embryonic tissue
Polyp
Saclike body, tentacles, mouth
CaCO3 exoskeleton
Medusa
Only phylum Cnidaria
Bell shaped body, manibrium, mouth
Gastrovascular cavity
Food digestion site
Nutrient absorption site
Hydrozoa
From phylum Cnidaria
Complex life cycle
Produce gametes on ectodermal
Can be colonial
Anthrozoa
A class
Attachers
What do the two embryonic germ layers become?
Epidermis
Gastrodermis
What are the two adult morphologies of Cnidaria?
Polyp
Medusa
Draw the body plans of hydrozoan poly vs Anthozoan polyp vs hydrozoan Medusa
What are the lifestyles of cnidarians? (3)
Sessile
Sedentary or
Planktonic
What lifestyles are associated with radial symmetry?
Sessile
Sedentary
Planktonic
What is a pro of the ring of tentacles?
Can collect food from any direction