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4420752385list the common charecteristics that all animals share1. Multicellular heteotrophs 2. cells are supported by collagen 3. Diploid and usually reproduce sexually 4. most have hox genes0
4420752386What distinguishes vertebrates from invertebratesvertebrates have a internal segmented backbone.1
4420752387Which group contains the vast majority of animal species?vertebrates.2
4420752388radial symmetrybody parts arranged in a circle around 1 axis. ex: starfish and jelly fish.3
4420752389bilateral symettrycan be split down the middle and have 2 mirrored sides. ex: human and dog4
4420752390Porifera (sponges)characteristics: lack muscle and nerve cells. unable to move from where they are attached. ex: sea sponge.5
4420752391Cnidaria (Cnidarians)ex: jelly fish, coral, and sea anemone 2 basic body forms: polyps and medusas characteristic: they sting prey and digest it6
4420752392playltyhelminthes (flatworm)ex: tapeworms,planarians, flukes characteristics: absent gut, 3 classes include planarians, flukes, tapeworms.7
4420752393Mollusca (molluscs)ex: garden snails, clams, squid gastropod- snails pelecypoda- clams cephalopoda- squid8
4420752394Annelida (segmented worms)ex: earthworms, marine worms, and leeches segmented body, 3 groups include earthworms, marine worms, and leeches9
4420752395Nematoda (roundworms)ex: hookworms, pinworms, guinea worms role: are parasites of nearly every animal and plant species.10
4420752396Echinodermata (echinoderms)ex: sea stars, feather stars, sea lillies have a water vascular11
4420752397arthropoda (arthropods)ex: rhino beetle, lobsters, scorpions12
4420752398phylum chordatainvertebrates chordates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.13
44207523994 characteristics common to chordatanotochord hollow nerve cord pharyngeal slits tail14
4420752400what are the two groups of invertebrate chordatestunicates and urochordates15
4420752401what do vertebrates have in commonlarge, active, brain encased in a hard skull16
4420752402describe the vertebrate endoskeleton and how they differ from exoskeletonarthropods exoskeletons- outside of an animal and do not grow with the vertebrae, but shed. endoskeleton vertebrate endoskeleton- can change shape and size, built with bone and cartilage, and is more protective.17
4420752403unique fish charecteristicsgills and paired fins18
4420752404chondrichthyesrat fish, shark, and ray. skeleton made of bone.19
4420752405osteichthyescommon name is bony fish and skeleton made of bone.20
4420752406two common amphibiasnakes and crocodile21
4420752407amphibians challengesfirst mammals with four- used to paddle thru water water evaporates from their skin quickly- can absorb water through skin eardrum- evolved on gill limbs and lungs- successful for environments with poor oxygen.22
4420752408amniotic eggwaterproof container for the embryo. keeps embryo from drying out as it develops.23
4420752409endothermic animalorganisms use their own metabolic heat to keep warm.24
4420752410ectothermic animalsorganisms whose body temperatures are determined by their environment.25
44207524114 types of reptillaeastern water dragon, crocodile, alligator, and lizard.26
4420752412oviparous animalsdeposit their eggs into an external nest27
4420752413viviparous animalskeep the egg inside their body during development28
4420752414reptile adaptionsamniotic egg ectotherms dry scales (contain heat and absorb energy) many shapes and sizes29
4420752415bird adaptions for flyinghollow bones, fused "v-shaped" collarbones, hips, and feathers.30
44207524164 main characteristics of mammalshair, mammary glands, middle ear containing three bones, and jaw.31
4420752417describe the 3 major groups of mammaliamonotremes-lay eggs marsupials- eutherian- give birth to live young.32

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