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BIOL1407-AnimalPhylaClasses
Characteristics of classes in animal phylum
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
07/06/2012

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Schyphozoa (cnidarian)
Definition
free swimming medusa, prominent form (ex. Jellyfish)
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Hydrozoa (cnidarian)
Definition
some freshwater, some colonies, alternate medusa/polyo (ex. Hydra, Portuguese man-if-war)
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Anthozoa (cnidarian)
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solitary or colonies, NO medusa, divided gatro vascular cavity, reproduction: egg/sperm (ex. Sea anemone, coral, sea fans)
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Cubozoa (cnidarian)
Definition
tropical/subtropical, active hunter, complex eyes, 4 tenacles (ex. Box jellyfish)
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Turbellaria (platyhelminthes)
Definition
free-living, marine (some freshwater), ciliated epidermis, carnivorous on tiny invertebrates, pharynx, eye spots, auricles (ex. Planarians)
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Trematoda/Monogenea (platyhelminthes)
Definition
parasites, intermediate hosts, suckers (ex. Flukes)
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Cestoda (platyhelminthes)
Definition
complex life cycle, parasite of vertebrates, no digestive/nervous system (ex. Tapeworm)
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Polyplacophora (molluska)
Definition
marine, dorsal shell-8 plates, reduced head, foot for locomotion (ex. Chitons)
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Gastropoda (molluska)
Definition
marine/freshwater/terrestrial, coiled shell (when present), head w/ tentacle & eyes, torsion (Snails, Slugs, Nudibranchs)
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Bivalvia (molluska)
Definition
marine/freshwater, laterally compressed, 2 part hinged shell, hatchet foot, filter feeders (Clams, Oysters, Mussels)
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Cephalapoda (molluska)
Definition
marine, predatory, tentacles w/ suckers, closed circulatory system, well-developed eyes, nervous system, may have: no shell, internal or external shell. Defense: pigment granules or ink sac (Squids, Octopods, Cuttlefish, Chambered Nautilus)
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Polychaeta (annelida)
Definition
most marine, well-developed head, trochophore larva, segments bear parapodia w/many setae (Sandworms, Tubeworms)
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Oligochaeta (annelida)
Definition
Terrestrial/fresh water, few setae/ segment, hermaphroditic (Earthworms)
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Hirudinida (annelida)
Definition
fresh water, blood sucking parasites, muscular suckers, NO appendages or setae (leeches)
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Chilopoda (arthorpoda)
Definition
unbranched appendages, terrestrial, single pair antennae, Carnivorous (Cetipedes – one pair of legs per segment)
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Dilopod (arthorpoda)
Definition
unbranched appendages, terrestrial, single pair antennae, herbivorous (Millipedes – two pair of legs per segment)
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Meristomata (arthorpoda)
Definition
no antennae, no mandibles (Horseshoe crab)
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Arachnida (arthorpoda)
Definition
Carnivours, 6 pair jointed appendages (Spiders, Scorpions, Mites, Harvestmen)
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Crustacea (arthorpoda)
Definition
biramous appendages (mandibles, 2 pair antennae), mostly aquatic w/ gills
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Insecta (arthorpoda)
Definition
3 pairs of legs, 3 body regions (head, thorax, abdomen), single pair antennae, Tracheae for gas exchange, Malpighian tubules for excretion, Metamorphosis
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Crinoids (echinodermata)
Definition
oral surface upper side, filter feeders (Sea Lilies, Feather Stars)
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Asteroids (echinodermata)
Definition
central disc, 5-20 arms, mouth underside (Sea Stars – predators, Sea Daisies – absorb bacteria)
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Ophiuroids (echinodermata)
Definition
central disc, thin arms, no suckers, handles food, sensory function (Basket Stars, Brittle Stars)
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Echinoids (echinodermata)
Definition
no arms, solid shell (Sea Urchins – long dangerous spines, eats algae, Sand Dollars – small spines, eats organic particles)
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Holothuroids (echinodermata)
Definition
(acorn worms, Sea Cucumbers – elongate body, flexible, mouth surrounded by feet)
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Myxini (chordata)
Definition
hagfish, jawless, lack pair of fins, no scales, no vertebrate
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Petromyzontida (chordata)
Definition
Lampreys – parasites, jawless, lack pair of fins and scales
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Chondrichthyes (chordata)
Definition
Sharks/Rays/Skates – cartilaginous embryonic skeleton, placoid scales, some filter feeders,Reproduction – oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous
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Osteichthyes (chordata)
Definition
Bony Fish – median & paired fins, scales, operculum protects gills
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Amphibia (chordata)
Definition
Adaptations to land: lungs, strong vertebrate/muscles, body coverings, ears, reproduction, 3 chambered heart, bioindicators
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Aves (chordata)
Definition
birds, evolved from theropods
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Mammalia (chordata)
Definition
hair, mammary glands, differentiation of teeth, middle ear bone, internal fertilization, placenta, diaphragm
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Repitles (chordata)
Definition
many chambered lungs, 3 chambered heart, ectothermic, hard scales, leathery eggs
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