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