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Animalia
All animals are members of this kingdom
water
Scientists hypothesize animals first evolved in this type of environment
sessile
term for an animal that is permanently attached to a surface
motile
term for an animal that can move
fungi
This type of organism digests its food before ingesting it
animals
This type of organism ingests its food before digesting it
fat, glycogen
The two forms of stored food energy in animals
differentiated
Term which describes animal cells that are specialized to carry out different functions
zygote
Term for a fertilized egg
blastula
The cell-covered, fluid-filled balls of cells formed early in animal development
gastrula
The structure made up of 2 layers of cells with an opening at one end
ectoderm
The layer of cells on the outer surface of the gastrula
endoderm
The layer of cells on the inner surface of the gastrula
mesoderm
The middle layer of cells in the gastrula
skin, nervous tissue
The ectoderm becomes these parts of the body
digestive
The endoderm develops into this organ system
blastopore
The opening to the blastula
Protostomes
Term for organisms in which the blastopore becomes the mouth
Deuterostomes
Term for organisms in which the blastopore becomes the anus
Deuterostome
Are humans a Protostome or Deuterostome?
phylogeny
The evolutionary history of an organism
asymmetry
Type of symmetry shown by sponges
asymmetry
Animals with this type of symmetry are usually sessile and do not have to expend much energy to find food
radial
Type of symmetry shown by sea anemone
radial
Animals with this type of symmetry can detect and capture prey coming at it from any direction
bilateral
Type of symmetry shown by humans
bilateral
Animals with this type of symmetry usually have sensory organs and good muscular control
anterior
The head end of an organism; usually contains sensory organs
posterior
The tail end of an organism
dorsal
The upper surface of a four-legged animal or the back side of a two-legged animal
ventral
The lower surface of a four-legged animal or the belly side of a two-legged animal
coelom
Name for the fluid-filled cavity inside bilaterally symmetric animals
coelom
Animals with this structure are able to grow larger because it allows for more efficient circulation and transport of fluids, and support for organs and organ systems
invertebrate
An animal without a backbone
vertebrate
An animal with a backbone
Arthropoda
Grasshoppers belong to what Phylum?
jointed foot
What does the word arthropod mean?
Annelids
Arthropods evolved from what other animal group?
appendage
Term for any structure, such as a leg or antenna, that grows out of an animal's body
more flexible
What is the advantage of having jointed appendages?
head, thorax, abdomen
Three body segments of adult arthropods
cephalothorax
Body segment formed from the fusion of the head and thorax
exoskeleton
Structure surrounding the soft body of an arthropod
chitin
Material which composes the exoskeleton of terrestrial arthropods
ecdysis
Scientific term for molting; shedding the exoskeleton
prevent dessication
Besides protection, what is the other advantage of having an exoskeleton?
ocelli
Term for simple arthropods eyes which distinguish light intensity
gills
Respiratory organs used by crustaceans
book lungs
Respiratory organs used by spiders
tracheal tubes
Respiratory organs used by insects
spiracles
Openings on the outside of the insect body which bring in air
open
Arthropods have this type of circulatory system
hemolymph
What do we call the yellow 'blood' inside an insect?
malpighian tubules
Arthropods use this organ for excretion
conserve water
Besides eliminating wastes, what is another function of the malpighian tubules?
entomology
The study of insects
6
Insects have how many legs?
2
How many pairs of wings does a grasshopper have?
metamorphosis
Insects growing in stages is referred to as this
egg, larve, pupa, adult
Four stages of complete metamorphosis
egg, nymph, adult
Three stages of incomplete metamorphosis
larva
In insects, the free-living, worm-like stage of metamorphosis, often called a caterpillar
nymph
The stage of incomplete metamorphosis where an insect hatching from an egg has the same general appearance as the adult insect but is smaller and sexually immature
pupa
The stage of insect metamorphosis where tissues and organs are broken down and replaced by adult tissues; also called a chrysalis
complete
This type of metamorphosis is used by 90% of insects
pheromones
Chemical signals given off by animals that signal animals to engage in specific behaviors
ichthyology
Study of fish
cartilage, bone
Fish skeletons can be made of these two materials
ossification
The replacement of cartilage by bone
closed
Fish have this type of circulatory system
2
Fish hearts have this many chambers
gills
Where is blood pumped once it leaves a fish's heart?
ectothermic
This term describes an animal that has a variable body temperature and derives its heat from its environment
pectoral
Fins found on the sides of a fish behind the gills
dorsal
Fin on the "back" or upper side of a fish
pelvic
Fin found on the underside of a fish towards head
caudal
The tail fin on a fish
anal
Fin near the rear of a fish's belly
operculum
Name of the gill cover on a fish
Osteichthyes
Fish belong to this class
ctenoid
Perch have this type of scales
age
What can you determine about a fish by counting the rings pattern on its scales
antiseptic
The slimy layer on a fish
swim bladder
A thin-walled, internal sac found just below the backbone in bony fish; helps the fish control their swimming depth
lateral line system
A line of fluid-filled canals running along the sides of a fish that enable the fish to detect movement and vibrations in the water
lobe-finned
Type of fish thought to lead to the evolution of amphibians
spawning
The egg laying behavior of fish