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Chp 21 c
Vertebrates
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
03/29/2016

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Term
Chordata
Definition
notochords
vertebraes
dorsal, hollow nerve cord
pharyngeal slits
post anal tail
duerterstome development
Term
Invertebrae Chordata
Definition
lancets, & tunicates
Term
5 vertebrae chordatas
Definition
mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fishes
Term
3 types of fishes
Definition
bony, jawless, cartilagenuous
Term
bony fish
Definition
skeleton with bones
covered by scales
swim by fins
external fertilization
Term
jawless fish
Definition
lamprey & hagfish
no true vertebrae
slender, cylinder bodies
round muscular mouth for sucking
skeleton all cartilage
Term
cartilagenuous fish
Definition
sharks & rays
skeleton all cartilage
some covered with scales
paired lateral fins
teeth-modified scales
Term
birds
Definition
forelimbs adapted for flights
warm blooded
exhibit parental care
Term
amphibians
Definition
salamanders, frogs, toads
tetrapods,
metamorphisis from gilled tadpole
jelly like shells
no claws
extnl & internal fertilization
cold blooded
first group of animals with vocal cords (toads and frogs)
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