Vertebrates FAR quiz Flashcards
Chordata include…
Tunicates
Lancelets
Vertebrates
Vertebrates are part of the phylum_______
Chordata
All Chordata have four characteristics at some point in their lives…
Notochord, hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal gill pouches, tail
Fish are the _______ and _______ group of vertebrates
Largest and simplest
Fish are ______ which means that their temperature is controlled by __________
Ectothermic, surroundings
Fish have _____ for moving and _______
Fins, steering
Fish have ______ to cover and _______ the body
Scales, protect
Fish have _______ ______ which are a row of tiny sensors to detect _________ in water
Lateral lines, vibrations
Fish have ______ to exchange carbon dioxide and ________ from ______
Gills, oxygen, water
Fish have a ______ circulatory system
Closed
Fish have a _______ chambered heart
Two
Fish have a ______ that collects blood from the body
Atrium
Fish have a ______ that sends blood to gills and body
Ventricle
There are _____ types of fish
Three
Amphibians are the first _________ to live on _____
Vertebrates, land
The name amphibian means _______ _______
Double life
Amphibians go through ______
Metamorphosis
Amphibians’ _____ have membranes but no ______
Eggs, she’ll
Amphibians begin living in ______
Water
In amphibians the tadpole gets ______ with _______ and has a long ______ for swimming
Oxygen, gills, tail
In adult amphibians, _____ and _____ disappear; and _______ begin to function
Tail, gills, lungs
Adult amphibians live on ______ and stay near ______
Land, water
Amphibians have a ______ looped circulatory system
Double