Polychaeta (Bristle Worms) (Polyphyletic Groupings) Flashcards

1
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Deposit Feeding

A

Directly - ingest sediment

Indirectly - sort out food and transport to mouth

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Filter Feeding in Polychaeta

A

Catch food in mucus web

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3
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Predatory Polychaeta

A

Everted pharynx catches/subdues prey

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4
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Polychaeta Circulatory system

A

Provides driving pressure for filtration

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Polychaeta Reproduction

A

Sexual or External reproduction, gametes stored in coelum (body cavity), Trocophore larva (free swimming)

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