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Bio 112 Lab Test (Vertebrates)

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Chordates are in what phylum
Phylum Chordata
Vertebrates arein what subphylum
subphylum Vertebrata
Hagslimes, Lampreys, and all jawless fish are in what superclass
Agnatha
What is the largest class
Superclass Gnathostomata / Class Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish)
Cartilaginous FIsh are in what class and superclass
Superclass Gnathostomata Class Chondrichthyes
What class are the bony fish in
Class Osteichthyes
What class is the amphibians in
Class Amphibia
What class is reptiles in
Class Reptilia
What class is bird in
Class Aves
What class is Mammals in
Class Mammalia
Vertebrates have the basic characteristics of the chordates (Notochord. gill slits, and a dorsal hollow nerve cord) PLUS a _________
vertebral column
The dorsal hollow nerve cord has differentiated into a ____________ and _______________.
Brain Spinal Cord
Both of the brain and the spinal cord is protected by the (2)
cranium vertebrae
What type of symmetry is found in vertebrates
Bilateral
The body of vertebrates are typically divided into what 4 sections
1 head 2 neck 3 trunk 4 tail
What are the 2 vert. appendages
Thoracic App. Pelvic App.
Give some examples of the thoracic appendage (4)
Pectoral fin, forelimbs, wings, arms
Give some examples of the pelvic appendage (3)
Pelvic Find, legs, hindlimbs
Present day agnathans include ___________ and ________
hagslimes and lampreys
What does the word agnatha mean?
jawless
Describe the skeleton of the agnathans
primitive and Cartilagenous
Describe the method of feeding for the agnathans (lampreys and hagslimes)
Suck on wounds of others
Who were the first vertebrates known to have jaws and paired appendages
Placoderms THey are cartilaginous fish
What is the advantages of having jaws and paired appendages? (2)
more efficient respiration and nervous system
What is the terminal organ that receives products of the digestive, excretory and reproductive systems?
cloaca
What detects vibrations in the water
the lateral line system
How does a bony fish\'s skeleton differ from that of the cartilaginous fish?
The skeleton is partly ossified
What is the bony flap called that covers the gills
operculum
What 4 structures of the amphibians are involved in respiration
lungs gills vascular skin lining of the mouth
Which kind of animal has 3 chambers?
Amphibians
Which animals have smooth and moist skin that contains mucous glands with scales usually absent
amphibians
Which animals has dry skin that is covered with epidermal scales
reptiles
What kind of eggs do reptiles lay
amniotic eggs
Crocs are the only reptiles that have 2 ________
ventricles
The reptilian heart is made up of what kind of chambers
2 atria and a partially divided ventricle
Without the capability of maintaining a relatively high body temperature... temp fluctuates when environment changes
ectothermic
With the capability of maintaining a high body temperature even when weather changes
Endothermic
The body of the bird is covered with _________and ________
feathers and scales
Name 2 adaptations developed for the flight of birds
sternum (breast bone) elongation of front forelimb
Which animal has hollow bones that contain air sacs that connect to the lungs
birds
What word means that the females bear live young from the uterus
viviparous
How many chambers are in a birds heart
4
WHat portion of the bird\'s brain is highly developed in producing a keen sense of sight
optic lobes
The word mammalia comes from the word
mammary glands
How many chambers are in the mammalian heart
4
What are the 4 types of the skin glands found in mammals
1 mammary 2 sebaceous 3 sweat 4scent

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