Zoology unit 2 Flashcards
etymology for protozoa
first animal
etymology of porifera
pore bearing
etymology of cnidaria
stinging nettle
three germ layers
endoderm, ectoderm, mesoderm
endoderm
digestive and respiratory tissues
ectoderm
skin, brain, and spine
mesoderm
skeleton, heart, reproductive organs
what are the cnidarian germ layers
ectoderm and endoderm
how do cnidarians obtain their food? What are the special structures?
they trap passing food with their tentacles: cnidocytes (cells), nematocyst (tentacle)
what are examples of cnidarians?
jellyfish, coral
how do poriferans obtain food?
filter feeding
what are sponge buds called from asexual reproduction
gemmules
two protozoa locomotion, and example
flagella: euglena
cilia: paramecium
polyp vs medusa forms
polyps are tentacles up, medusa are tentacles down
where are sponges usually found?
ocean