Intro to Zoo
Zoology is the study of...
Animals and their environments
Porifera means....
"pore-bearing"
This special trait is what grants the phyla group its name; packs quite a punch so don't touch the tentacles!
Cnidocytes or stinging cells
There are __ phyla groups of worms; but they're far from Charlie's Angels!
3
Mollusks exhibit this type of symmetry, from the latin meaning "two sides"
Bilateral
Genus and species
Sponge body plans exhibit this type of symmetry, or a lack thereof
Asymmetry
This living organism that Nemo lived in is a cnidarian that falls into the Anthozoa class
Sea Anemone
Watch what you eat! Consuming undercooked or ill-prepared meat is how this worm can enter your body and become a parasite
Tapeworm, roundworm
This class of mollusks contains mussels and scallops; species can live in salt or freshwater!
Bivalves
Dichotomous keys are used to sort animals based upon their ________ traits
Physical
This is the protein found in Sponges that helps create structure
Spongin
This is body plan of some cnidarians that is free floating; no risk of turning to stone!
Medusa
This group of worms is characterized by body segments, often forming rings like around a tree. Think back to our worm behavior lab!
Annelids
Every mollusk has a nightmare in their mouths! This organ is described as a "tongue covered in teeth."
Radula
Ganglia belong to the _____ system
Nervous
These specialized cells do all the work when it comes to filter feeding
Collar cells
This is the cavity in the cnidarian body that acts as the stomach and only has one opening
Gastrovascular cavity or GVC
Worms are among the first organisms to display This, which means having a distinct head
Cephalization
This organ is responsible for creating the shell of mollusks, like the pen of a squid.
Mantle
This phyla group has the widest variety of species
Chordata
This is a capsule formed by asexual reproduction and is only created to survive unfavorable conditions
Gemmule
This class of Cnidarians contains the lethal box jellyfish, not to be confused with Rubicks of course
Cubozoa
These awful little segments are how Tapeworm infections are able to continue or spread
Proglottids
While this organ looks different in each class of mollusks, cephalopods use it for quick jet propulsion when threatened. Gotta go fast!
Siphon