Mod 11 (tbc; classifications) Flashcards
____ = little rings
annelus
Phylum Annelida (Level of complexity)
Organ-system grade
Segmented worms: displays a metameric body plan
Phylum Annelida
Part of 1st segment. It is in front of (but does not include) the mouth, usually a small lip-like extension over the mouth. Sometimes bear sensory palps or tentacles.
Prostomium
1st True body segment. Directly behind prostomium and contains the mouth. Predatory/parasitic forms may contain jaws or teeth.
Peristomium
Head Portion (2 parts) of an Annelida
- Prostomium
- Peristomium
The last segment of an Annelida; also bears the anus.
Pygidium
Tiny bristles made of chitin found in epidermis. Usually
Setae
Has a true body cavity, with peritoneum which holds organs in place.
Eucoelomate
Acts like in expanding storage compartment. Absent in some earthworms.
Crop
Strong, muscular organ. For grounding food and minerals.
Gizzard
Phylum Annelida (Circulatory System)
Circulatory system is a _____
Closed type
Primitive kidney but better than protonephridia
Metanephridia
Terminal opening where waste and water is excreted out the body; Found near the ventral row of setae in each segment
Nephridiopore
Thickened glandular, nonsegmented section of the body wall near the head in earthworms and leeches that functions in the storage of eggs
Clitellum