Vertebrates
Where are the eyes positioned on the head of a prey animal?
the sides (in general)
TRUE/FALSE: Tapeworms are invertebrates.
TRUE
Give an example of a species that has a complete metamorphosis
E.g. monarch butterfly, moths, ladybugs, etc.
6
Give an example of an amphibian (vertebrate) that undergoes a complete metamorphosis
e.g. frog (tadpole to adult), eastern newts (egg, terrestrial eft, adult)
Describe a specific vertebrate's teeth and what it eats
Any reasonable example
Give an example of an invertebrate that's aquatic.
Jellyfish, coral, squid, etc.
What's the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?
Complete - becomes a totally different adult
Incomplete - basically just gets bigger
Insects fill lots of niches in an ecosystem such as: ____
- Prey
- Predator
- Decomposer
- Pollinator
What is the purpose of a bird having multiple small bones in its wings?
- Greater flexibility (small adjusting for flight)
- Reduction in weight
Invertebrates are extremely varied and don't have many common features except the lack of a backbone. Name a specific feature that a group, such as arthropods shares.
- Exoskeleton
What is one benefit of incomplete metamorphosis?
- Faster development
- Uses less resources
- Less vulnerable when young
Name one agricultural function an insect can have
- Biocontrol (control other pests)
- Pollinator