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nematocysts
Small capsules that contain a toxin which is injected into prey or predators.
posterior end
The end of an animal that contains the tail.
nervous system
A system of sensitive cells that responds to stimuli such as sound, touch, and taste.
ganglia
masses of nerve cell bodies
hermaphrodite
Possessing both the male and female reproductive organs.
mantle
A sheath of tissue that encloses the vital organs of a mollusk, makes the mollusk's shell, and performs respiration.

What phyla are sponges in?

Phylum Porifera

How many layers of cells do sponges have?

Two

What is the purpose of the epidermis layer of cells?

Outer layer that protects

________________ the jellylike substance that separates the epidermis fromthe inner cells.
Mesenchyme
A sponge is supported by a network of ___________ that are found mostly inthe mesenchyme. (feels spiny and hard)
spicules
Some sponges are supported by a tough web of protein called_______ .(feels soft)
Spongin
Sponges eat ______, ______, and _______ in the water.
algae, bacteria, and organic matter
Sponges use canals and cavities that are lined with collar cells. (whichare also called __________.)
choanocytes
Sponges have no organs, but have _______________________________________________________.
specialized cells that take care of digestion
Sponges reproduce by _______ (asexually)
budding
If they live in a large colony, it is known as a _______ ______
coral reef
Three examples of Phylum Cnideria
jellyfish, sea anemones, and hydra
What are the 2 basic forms of Phylum Cnideria

Polyp and Medusa

The earthworm has a clitelliumaids ___________in and helps distinguish between head and tail. It is closest to the anterior end
reproduction
Earthworms do not have a _______, but have 2 main blood vessels.
heart
The earthworms a dorsal blood vesseland ventral blood vesselare linked by a series of strong muscled vessels known as the ______ _______ .
aortic arches
Earthworms are able to breathe through their ______.
skin
In order to be able to absorb oxygen and release Carbon dioxide, the worm's epidermis is covered with a moist layer called the ______ .
cuticle

A earthworm _________ will if they dry out.

suffocate
Phylum Annelida-Segmented Worms such as _______ and ______
earthworms and leeches
Earthworms are .
hermaphrodictic
Phylum Platyhelminthes- Flatworms Name three examples.

plantarian, tape worms and flukes



Phylum Platyhelminthes have a more complex _____ ______ than the earthworms
nervous system
In order to asexually reproduce, a planarian simply tears itself inhalf. The two halves each _________ their missing half.
regenerate
Phylum Nematoda- Roundworms are______ _______ worms
tiny cylindrical
Phylum Nematoda live in _______ environment.
every
Phylum Mollusca includes _____,_____,_____, and _______
Clams, oysters, snails, squids
Most members have a _____ , a ____ , a ______ , a foot, and aradula.
mantle, shell, visceral hump
The snail is a _______ while clams are bivalves
univalve