Animal Architecture and Phyla
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Which kingdom does not contain cells with a nucleus?

  • Monera (correct)
  • Plantae
  • Fungi
  • Animalia
  • All members of the kingdom Fungi are multicellular organisms.

    False

    What is the main classification for animals that have tissues?

    Eumetazoa

    All vertebrates can be categorized under the archetype of a __________.

    <p>vertebrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following classifications with their characteristics:

    <p>Monera = No nucleus Fungi = May or may not be multicellular Animalia = Multicellular and heterotrophic Plantae = Multicellular and autotrophic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics applies to all members of the kingdom Animalia?

    <p>They are typically heterotrophic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protozoa are classified under the kingdom Animalia.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ancestral pattern or underlying framework from which different animal forms derive is known as the __________.

    <p>archetype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main system does the endoderm primarily form?

    <p>Digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The endoderm contributes to the development of the mouth and anus.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of acoelomates?

    <p>They have bilateral symmetry and lack a coelom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diploblastic organisms, like __________, have only two germ layers.

    <p>cnidarians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following levels of architectural patterns with their descriptions:

    <p>Level 1 = Multicellularity (without germ layers) Level 2 = Diploblastic organisms (two germ layers) Level 3 = Bilateral symmetry (acoelomate) Level 4 = Pseudocoelomate: Basic coelom Level 5 = True coelomates (eucoelomate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organism is described as having a basic coelom?

    <p>Nematodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The eucoelomate level represents organisms with true body cavities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name an example of a diploblastic organism.

    <p>Jellyfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is shared among all phyla?

    <p>Distinctive characters of the phylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most animal phyla appeared during the Permian period.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process allowed numerous new animal architectures to emerge?

    <p>Cambrian explosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animals that adapt to their environment and lifestyle show variation in _______.

    <p>physical structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures to their respective categories:

    <p>Protozoan = Single-celled organisms Echinoderm = Radial symmetry Mollusk = Soft-bodied with shells Arthropod = Segmented body with exoskeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the extinction process on animal architectures?

    <p>Variations of existing patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animal complexity is characterized by a hierarchical organization where each level is less complex than the previous one.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do habitat and lifestyle affect organisms?

    <p>They shape organisms' physical structure and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Animal Architecture and Complexity

    • Around 100 animal phyla have existed throughout history; only 32 have survived.
    • Most phyla emerged approximately 540 million years ago during the Cambrian explosion, a pivotal evolutionary event.
    • Many archetypes known today were established in the early Cambrian period along with various others documented only in fossils.
    • New life forms began to diversify in low-competition environments, but subsequent speciation mainly produced variations of pre-existing designs.
    • Animals possess a shared intrinsic material design and functional model, despite vast differences in structural complexity.
    • Organisms are shaped by their habitats and lifestyles, resulting in diverse physical appearances among members of the same group.

    Hierarchical Organization of Animal Complexity

    • Animal complexity exhibits a hierarchical structure, with each level representing increased complexity compared to the previous one.
    • Key characteristics of Animalia include being multicellular, heterotrophic, aerobic (with exceptions), and featuring motility and formation of a blastula.

    Phylogenetic Context of Animals

    • Phylogenetic trees categorize life forms into groups, including Monera, Plantae, Protista, Fungi, and Animalia.
    • Animals are classified into Parazoa (Porifera) and Eumetazoa (true animals with tissues).

    Archetypes and Evolutionary Patterns

    • An archetype is a fundamental design from which other biological forms evolve.
    • Richard Owen's vertebrate archetype illustrates how body shape limits evolutionary possibilities for descendants.
    • New evolutionary forms are constrained by the structural and functional limits of their ancestral archetypes.

    Architectural Patterns in Animal Evolution

    • Evolutionary modifications of basic archetypes enable animals to adapt to varied environments through five developmental levels:
      • Level 1: Multicellularity without germ layers (e.g., sponges)
      • Level 2: Diploblastic organisms with two germ layers (e.g., cnidarians)
      • Level 3: Acoelomates with bilateral symmetry (e.g., flatworms)
      • Level 4: Pseudocoelomates with a basic coelom (e.g., nematodes)
      • Level 5: Eucoelomates, true coelomates (remaining metazoans)

    Summary of Animal Characteristics and Diversity

    • Each phylum has distinct biological properties and archetypes, leading to a limited range of life designs due to ancestral heritage.
    • Current diversity in animals is shaped by historical evolutionary events and biological adaptations to specific ecological niches.

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