Porifera Flashcards

1
Q

The large opening at the top of the sponge where water exits

A

Spicules

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2
Q

A symbiotic relationship in which both individuals benefit

A

Mutualism

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3
Q

Groups of archaeocytes that are produced in times of unfavourable environmental conditions

A

Gemmules

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4
Q

Within the cell

A

Intracellular

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5
Q

Reproduction requiring only one parent

A

Asexual

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6
Q

The process of removing waste products from the body

A

Excretion

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7
Q

Sponges

A

Porifera

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8
Q

Body design, lacking symmetry

A

Asymmetrical

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9
Q

A method of asexual reproduction

A

Budding

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10
Q

The process of exchanging gases in the body

A

Respiration

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11
Q

A network of flexible fibres in soft sponges

A

Spongin

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12
Q

A symbiotic relationship in which only one individual benefits and with no effect on the other

A

Commensalism

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13
Q

Fertilization of the egg inside the body

A

Internal fertilization

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14
Q

Fertilization of the egg inside the body

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Internal fertilization

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15
Q

Organisms that sift food particles from the water

A

Filterfeeder

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16
Q

A fertilized egg

A

Zygote

17
Q

Specialized cells that make the sponges
skeleton

A

Archaeocyte

18
Q

The process of moving fluids through the body

A

Circulation

19
Q

Mouth first anus second

A

Protostome

20
Q

Spike shaped structure of calcium carbonate or silica

A

Spicule

21
Q

Cells with flagella for creating a current of water

A

Choanocytes

22
Q

Movement of molecules through a medium from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

A

Diffusion

23
Q

The opening atop the sponge in which water leaves the sponge

A

Osculum

24
Q

An immature developmental stage of an organism

A

Larva