Tripoblastic - Protosomes - Ecdysozoa - Tardigrada, Nematoda and Oncyhophora Flashcards
‘Nematoda’
thread - round worms
Are nematoda segmented?
No. Unsegmented worms
Nematoda body cell is called?
Pseudocoel
How many layers of collagen are nematoda bodies covered in?
9
How many lips does a nemdatoda mouth have?
3, leads to cuticle-lined larynx
What acts as a pump in nematoda as they have no stomach?
Pharynx
How far can Ascaris faeces be expelled?
up to 60 cm
What is the pharungeal nerve ring or a nematoda made up of?
4 ganglia and 6 longitudinal nerves
How can the structure of a nematoda be described in simple terms?
Tubes within a tube
‘Tardigrada’
Slow walker
Where can tardigrada be found?
Almost everywhere damp
Do tardigrada have legs?
Yes, 4 pairs of fleshy legs with claws
‘Onychophora’
Claw bearers (velvet worms)
Describe an onychophora body
Worm like
What does the hydrostatic skeleton of onychophora allow?
Enables muscles to act against each other so body and legs move