Plant, Fungi, and Animal Kingdoms Survey Flashcards
Describe dicot
Veins branch out
Leaves and flowers in 4s and 5s
Describe a monocot
Veins run parallel
Leaves and flowers are in threes
What are mushroom fibers called?
Hyphae
What characteristics do Annelids,Molluscs and Cnidaria share?
Invertebrates
Define endotherm
When animals must generate heat to maintain body temperature
Define exotherm
When animals can’t regulate body temperature
What is a parasite?
An organism that lives on or in an organism and obtains nutrients from it
It harms the host
What is an epiphyte?
Plant that grows on another plant and gets its moisture and nutrients from the air
How are Annelids, Molluscs, and Cnidaria different?
Cnidarians- mostly marine animals
Molluscs- saclike cavity that encloses organs
Annelids - segmented worms
What specimens have an exoskeleton?
Arthropods