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Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles
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Biology
10th Grade
03/21/2016

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Albumen
Definition
provides water and protein to the embryo.
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Allantois
Definition
stores the embryo's wastes.
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Amniotic egg
Definition
an egg that holds fluid that protects the embryo.
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Amniotic sac
Definition
surrounds and protects the embryo.
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Do reptiles need water for reproduction
Definition
No, they don’t
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Ectotherm
Definition
an organism that needs sources of heat outside of itself.
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Endotherm
Definition
use energy released by chemical reactions in their cells to warm their bodies.
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Gills
Definition
an organ that removes oxygen from the water.
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How do amphibians get oxygen from the air
Definition
Through lungs
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Lateral line
Definition
a row or rows of tiny sense organs that detect water vibrations.
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Lung
Definition
a saclike organ that takes oxygen from the air and delivers oxygen to the blood.
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Metamorphosis
Definition
a complete change of form.
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Reptiles are well adapted to living on land because they
Definition
- Have thick, scaly skin and lungs
- Lay amniotic eggs
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Sharks are a member of what class of fishes
Definition
Cartilaginous
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Shell
Definition
protects the egg from damage and keeps it from drying out.
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Swim bladder
Definition
a balloon like organ that is filled with oxygen and other gases.
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Tadpole
Definition
the aquatic, fish-shaped larva of a frog or toad.
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Vertebrate
Definition
an animal that have backbone.
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What are characteristics shared by most fishes?
Definition
- Sexual reproduction
- Body parts help them swim
- Have a nervous system
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What kind of egg holds fluid that protects the embryo and is usually surrounded by a shell?
Definition
Amniotic egg
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Which fishes don’t have jaws
Definition
Hagfish and lampreys
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Which kinds of fishes have scales
Definition
Bony fishes
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Yolk
Definition
give the embryo a rich supply of food.
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