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Perifera
Acoelomates, diploblasts
Ctenophora
Acoelomates, diploblasts
Chordata
Coelomates, triploblasts, segmented
Platyhelminthes
Acoelomates, triploblasts
Mollusca
Coelomates, triploblasts
Nematoda
Pseudocoelomates, triploblasts
Animal embryonic developmnet involves a progession from the 2-celled zygote to the
Blastula stage then finally Gastrula stage
Blastula stage
formation: Cleavage
Structure: 1 layer, blastocoel
Gastrula stage
formation: Gas
Structure: 3 layers, blastopore (opening at the bottom)
Characteristics of Protostomes
determinate and spiral, splitting of mesoderm, blastopore develops into mouth
Characteristics of Deuterostomes
indeterminate and radial, out-pocketing of archenteron, blastopore develops into anus
Endoderm
Digestive lining, respiratory lining

(Linings)
Mesoderm
Smooth muscle, Cardiovascular system

(Muscle type)
Ectoderm
Brain neurons/neural crest, Epidermis

(Skin and neurons in brain)
Blastocoel
Inner cavity of blastula
Coelom
Fluid-filled cavity
Blastopore
Opening in gastula stage
Indeterminate
Cleavage of deuterostomes
Determinate
Cleavage of protostomes
Archenteron
Primitive gut
Teratoma
Tumor with three germ layers
Pseudocoelom
Derived from the blastocoel
Enterocoelous
Coelom formation in deuterostomes
Schizocoelous

(Schiz means split)
Coelom formation in protostomes
Ctenes
Rows of cilia used for feeding
Benthic
Sessile
Pelagic
Free-swimming
Lophophore
Ciliated feeding organ
Trocophore
Ciliated larval form
Grade
Group that shares key biological features
Clade
Group whose members all have shared derived characteristics that share a common ancestor
Hox genes
Control rate and timing of ___, Responsible for animal complexity
Mechanisms for Hox gene expression
Colinearity in Morphology and Colinearity in time
Colinearity in Morphology
order of chromosome resembles order on body
Colinearity in time
order of genes along chromosome mirrors order expressed in lifetime
Paleozoic
Cambrian explosion
Mesozoic
Dinosaurs were dominant, emersion of coral reefs
Cenozoic
Diversification of modern mammals
Banana slug
Gastropoda
Earthworm
Oligochaeta
Deep sea vent worms
Pogonophora
Leech
Hirudinea
Tapeworm
Cestoda
Sea Urchin
Echinoidea
Giant squid
Cephalopoda
Crab
Crustacea
Grasshopper
Hexapoda
Planarian
Turbellaria
Sea cucumber
Holothuroidea
Sea lily
Crinoidea
Millipede
Myriapoda
Fluke
Trematoda
How does a sponge feed
Collar cells help in filter feeding
Ctenophores and Cnidarians
both have radial or bilateral symmetry; both diploblasts
Ctenophores
Monomorphic, ctenus colloblast, hermaphroditic reporduction
Cnidarians
polyp and medusa, cnidocytes --> nematocysts, reproduce by alteration generations
Many ctenophore species provide examples of ecologically-important _________.
Invasive species
Briefly describe a case where a ctenophore was introduced accidentally
M. Leidyi came from ballast water
Briefly describe a case where a ctenophore was introduced intentionally
Beroe to control anchovy population
Which is the more conspicuous life stage for jellyfish
Medusa
Which is the more conspicuous life stage for a hydra
Polyp
Describe two features that are unique to echinoderms
1. water vascular system used for movement, feeding and gas exchange
2. tube feet
Defining features of all chordates
postanal tail, pharyngeal slits, dorsal nerve chord, notochord made of cartilage
Which class of tunicates feeds using a feeding house?
Class appendiculaia aka Larvaceans. They have a beating tail that feeds by bringing water in filters bacteria and phytoplankton which they eat
Describe the ecological importance of tunicates in terms of food pyramids
They eat small bacteria and phytoplankton. Being that tunicates are larger, they drive efficient trophic transfer
Describe the ecological importance of tunicates in terms of carbon levels
Tunicates are low in carbon but consume it so they are carbon pumps by transporting carbon from surface to deep ocean
Four classes of protosomes (Phylum Platyhelminthes
Turbellaria (free-living), Cestoda (parasitic), Trematoda (parasitic), Monogea (parasitic)
Where do tapeworms reside in your body if infected
Tapeworms have scoux with suckers and hooks that they use to attach themselves onto organ your Intestines
How would this parasitic class of flatworms differ from a free-living form?
Tapeworms have reduced body structures and they need features for food absorption and reproduction
Characteristics of Roundworms
Pseudocoelomates, complete gut, cuticle, shed by molting
Characteristics of Flatworms
Acoelomates, gastrovascular cavity
Examples of nematodes that are parasitic
Hook worms, Trichinella worm (get from eating undercooked pork)
Phylum Annelida 4 examples
oligochaeta- terrestrial, live in soil
polychaeta- marine
hirudinea- parasitic in animal
pogohophora- deep sea vents
Parapodia
paired, ridgelike extensions of worm body
Slime tube
involved in sperm exchange during reproduction
Cocoon
breaks off to form a new worm after fertilization
Clitellum
thickened body section that secretes a sac for eggs
Setae
chitinous bristles extending from worm body
Prostomium
first segment of anterior end of earthworm body
Epitokes
reproductive "buds" containing gametes
Monoecious reproduction
hermaphroditic
Diecious
one of two distinct sexes (gonochoristic)
How is segmentation thought to have arisen in evolution?
incomplete budding event gave rise to segmentation
Defining characteristics of the Pogonophora subphylum
Pelagic, trophomsome for feeding, plume, 4 major body segments, gonochoristic, red coloration on tips, brain with ventral nerve cord, closed circulatory system
Defining features of all molluscs
muscular foot, mantle and visceral mass, soft body with hard shell, radula (feeding method), trocophore larva
Of the four classes of Phylum Mollusca, which is the most successful?
Gastropods
Of the four classes of Phylum Mollusca, which is the most advanced?
Sephlopods
Of the four classes of Phylum Mollusca, which are filter feeders?
Byvalves
Chelicerae
specialized mouthpart for feeding in arthropods, used for grasping. Found among horseshoe crabs and arachnids
Mandible
specialized mouthpart for feeding in arthropods, used for grasping, biting, and cutting. Found among myrapods, hexapods, and crustaceans
What are the four support plates found in the bodies of arthropods?
dorsal tergite, ventral sternite, and 2 lateral pleurites
How has the phylum Arthropoda become so successful?
ability to walk on land is due to coordinated movement of apendages, some can swim, some can fly (insects) which helps them escape predators, find food and find new habitats
Urochordates
Tunicates
Cephalochordates
Lancelets
Craniates
origin of head; Hox duplication
Vertebrates
Enclosed spinal column
Gnathostomes
Jaws, paired-fins. 2 Hox genes
Osteichthyans
Bony fish
Lobe-fins
muscular pectoral/pelvic fin
Tetrapods
4 limbs
Amniotes
Amniotic egg
Mammals
mammary glands
Hominoids
Humans and apes
Hominins
Humans
Transition: No cranium --> Craniate
Haikouella --> Myllo Kunminga
Transition: Jawless --> Jaws
Agnatha (conodonts)
Transition: Water --> Land
Tiktaalik ---> Acanthostega ---> Ichthostega
Allowed vertebrates to sever link with water and live while life on land
Amniotic eggs
The water sac of the amniotic egg is called
Aliantois
The yolk sac of the amniotic egg provides
nutrients
Testudines
shelled amniotic egg
Sphenodontia
example- tuataras
Crocodilia
Most closely related to dinosaurs
example- crocodiles
Aves
All birds
Squamata
example- lizards
Neornithes
Modern birds
Mammals include
Monotremes, Marsupials, Eutherians
Monotremes
Egg-laying, aquatic, milk oozes from skin
example- platypus
Marsupials
Pouched mammals
example- kangaroo
Eutherians
Long pregnancy, embryonic attachment
example-humans
Reptiles developed scales made of
keratin
Reptiles waterproof skin prevents
dehydration
Reptiles have ___ amniotic eggs that require internal fertilization
Shell amniotic eggs
Reptiles are ___, meaning they regulate their body temperature using sunlight
ectoderm
Characteristics of all birds
endotherms, wings, honey-combed bones, toothless (contributes to flight), acute vision
Radiation of mammals occurred during these two events
Extinction of dinosaurs, fragmentation of continents
Characteristics of all mammals
mammary glands, hair, subcutaneous fat, endothermic, large brains, differentiated teeth, embryos develop in uterus
Compared to other homonids humans have:
larger brain- allows for complex social behaviors and language; bipedalism; females are smaller than males; Jaw shape gives humans flatter face because extended; extended parental care
Multiregional Model
one migration out of Africa; evolved in parallel to each other
Out of Africa Model
two migrations; Homo Sapiens replaced Homo Erectus
Species in which huans move from native locations to new regions
Introduced species
Species that cause disruption and harm to the community
Invasive species
What makes a successful invader?
Aggressive and outcompete native species; generalists; R-selected- fast reproducers; hardy- survive long travel; human commensal
R-selected species
Fast reproducers, fast maturity, high fecundity (reproduce a lot), small body size

example- rats
K-selected species
Slower maturity, low fecundity- carry a capacity, larger body size

example-humans
Example of accidental introduction of species
Pythons and zebra muscles
Example of intentional introduction of species
Kudzu were introduced to cover highways
Name three ways to control invasive species
pesticide use, introducing natural enemies (must be specific target), Manage landscape
Intraspecific interactions
Interactions between same species for resources
Interspecific interactions
Interactions between different species for resources

examples- predation, herbavory, symbiosis, competition
Fundamental niche
is the niche potentially occupied by that species
Realized niche
is a portion of the first niche that the species actually occupies
Cryptic coloration
camouflage
Aposematic coloration
warning color
Batesian mimicry
a harmless/palatable specie mimics a harmful/unpalatable one
Mullerian mimicry
two or more unpalatable species resemble each other