INVERTEBRATES & PLANTS
What are mollusks?
Animals with soft bodies, sometimes with shells.
What is the male reproductive system?
The system that produces sperm.
What are sexual characteristics?
Changes like body hair and voice changes
What is independence?
Process of becoming free from colonial rule.
What is agriculture?
Main economic activity in early Republic rural life.
What are annelids?
These animals have segmented bodies and include earthworms
What is the uterus?
The organ where the baby develops.
What is puberty?
Stage when the body begins to mature sexually.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
Leader associated with the Bolivarian project.
What is the oligarchy?
Social group that held power in early republic.
What are arthropods?
This group includes insects, spiders, and crustaceans
What is internal fertilization?
Fusion of male and female gametes inside the body.
What is the endocrine system?
System that controls hormones.
What is Gran Colombia?
Union that included Ecuador after independence.
What is the Marcist Revolution?
Revolution that changed political structure in Ecuador.
What are flowering plants?
Plants that reproduce using flowers.
What are ova (eggs)?
Cells produced by females for reproduction.
What is homeostasis?
The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
What are autonomist movements?
Movements seeking self-government before independence.
What is the Cacao Boom?
Economic boom based on cacao production.
What are cnidarians?
These animals have radial symmetry and include jellyfish.
What is external fertilization?
Type of fertilization that happens outside the body.
What is voice deepening?
One physiological change in boys.
What are traditions?
Cultural elements passed from generation to generation.
How did the Banana Boom impact Ecuador’s economy?
It increased exports, jobs, and economic growth.