Phylum Chordata Flashcards
What is the main characteristics of phylum chordata
Possession of Notochord
Phylum chordata is divided into 3 SubPhylums. Name them
SubPhylum Urochordata
SubPhylum Cephalochord
SubPhylum Vertebrata
Another name for SubPhylum Urochordata is what
Tunicates
Mention the 3 classes of SubPhylum Urochordata
Class Ascidiacea (sea Squirts)
Class Thaliacea (slaps planktonic)
Class Larvacea Gelatinous House, Planktonic
In SubPhylum Urochordata the Notochord is confirned to a shell?
Yes
The Notochord is lost during what process in the SubPhylum Urochordata
During metamorphosis into sessile adults
SubPhylum Urochordata posses what slits?
The pharyngeal slits
SubPhylum Urochordata are Hermaphrodite?
Yes
SubPhylum Cephalochord are terrestrial?
No. They are strictly aquatic
SubPhylum Cephalochordata are filter feeders?
Yes
List the two vertebrae classification we have
Superclass Agnatha (without jaws)
Superclass Gnathostoma(with jaws)
Mention the classes under Superclass Agnatha
Class Myxini (hagfish)
Class Cephalaspidomorphi(lampreys)
Mention the classes under Superclass Gnathostoma
Class Pieces
Class Amphibian
Class reptilia
Class Aves
Class Mammalia
Class Pisces are divided into two parts. Name them
Chondrichthyes: sharks, rays Chimeras
Osteichthyes: Bony fishes
What does the hagfish for protection
Mucus
Another name for the Hagfish
Slime eels
Are lampreys parasitic?
Yes
Are lampreys Anadromous?
Yes