Psuedocolomate: phylum Acanthocephala Flashcards
1
Q
Acanthocephala means what?
A
“spine” or “thorn” head
2
Q
DOES ACANTHOCEPHALA HAVE A TRUE GUT?
A
NO
3
Q
Acanthocephala are dioecious (Male or female)
A
Yes
4
Q
how does acanthocephala life cycle carry out
A
have invertebrates as intermediate hosts and vertebrates as definitive hosts.
5
Q
Tegument
A
Structure/ cuticle they have to prevent being digested or attacked by hosts digestive system/immunity system
6
Q
Body wall covered in…
A
tiny depressions to maximize surface area to absorb food from host gut.
7
Q
Females in this phylum do what with eggs
A
Mature embyros = uterus, immature ones held for later
8
Q
How are embyros/ offspring released?
A
Through the anus/feces of the vertebrate host
