Animal Classification and Body Structures
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Animal Classification and Body Structures

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What type of symmetry do roundworms exhibit?

  • Asymmetry
  • Spherical symmetry
  • Radial symmetry
  • Bilateral symmetry (correct)

    • Which organs are primarily involved in the excretion process of roundworms?

  • Gills
  • Nephridia
  • Malpighian tubules
  • Excretory tube (correct)

    • What is metamerism as seen in earthworms?

  • A pattern of metameric segmentation (correct)
  • A stage of embryonic development
  • A type of multicellular organization
  • A phenomenon of radial symmetry

    • What is the developmental pattern of many roundworm species?

    <p>Direct or indirect development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes animals that possess a notochord?

    <p>They are called chordates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes annelids from roundworms?

    <p>They have a closed circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Porifera?

    <p>They have a cellular organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of body organization do both roundworms and annelids share?

    <p>Organ-system level organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of roundworms?

    <p>Metamerically segmented body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sponges primarily feed and exchange gases?

    <p>Via their central cavity, spongocoel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aids in the locomotion of annelids?

    <p>Longitudinal and circular muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of reproduction in sponges?

    <p>Hermaphroditic and can reproduce both asexually and sexually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are examples of roundworms?

    <p>Wuchereria and Ancylostoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the body structure of sponges is correct?

    <p>Their body is supported by a skeleton made of spicules or spongin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of choanocytes in sponges?

    <p>To help in intracellular digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of development do sponges undergo?

    <p>Indirect development with a larval stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic differentiates Hemichordates from Chordates?

    <p>Presence of a stomochord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of circulatory system present in Hemichordates?

    <p>Open type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about sexual reproduction in Hemichordates?

    <p>Fertilization is external</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is characteristic of Chordates?

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

    What type of body symmetry do both Hemichordates and Chordates possess?

    <p>Bilateral symmetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does respiration occur in Hemichordates?

    <p>Through gills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical developmental pattern of Hemichordates?

    <p>Indirect development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a member of the Hemichordata phylum?

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

    Which of the following statements about the notochord in Chordata is correct?

    <p>Cephalochordata retains its notochord from head to tail throughout its life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Gnathostomata from Agnatha in the subphylum Vertebrata?

    <p>Agnatha are jawless vertebrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class within the subphylum Vertebrata is known to be ectoparasitic on fish?

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

    What primary feature is found in all members of the subphylum Vertebrata during the embryonic stage?

    <p>A notochord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between chordates and vertebrates?

    <p>All vertebrates are chordates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the subphylum Cehplochordata?

    <p>They maintain their notochord throughout their life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic that distinguishes mammals from other animal classes?

    <p>Presence of hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vertebrate class is known for having paired appendages that may be fins or limbs?

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

    Which statement correctly describes the respiratory system of birds?

    <p>They have lungs supplemented by air sacs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of the heart differ among vertebrates?

    <p>The number of heart chambers varies among different groups of vertebrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'viviparous' mean in relation to mammals?

    <p>Giving birth to live young</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?

    <p>External fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for mammals to be 'homoiothermous'?

    <p>They control their body temperature internally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of development do mammals typically exhibit?

    <p>Direct development without larval forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of habitat can mammals be found?

    <p>A variety of habitats including forests and mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the fertilization process in mammals?

    <p>It is internal within the female's reproductive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Body Segmentation

    • The body of an earthworm is segmented, known as metameric segmentation, and this phenomenon is called metamerism.

    Notochord

    • The notochord is a rod-like structure that forms on the dorsal side of the body during embryonic development in some animals.
    • Animals with a notochord are called chordates and those that don't possess this structure are called non-chordates.
    • Examples of non-chordates include porifera to echinoderms.

    Animal Classification

    • The animal kingdom is broadly categorized based on fundamental characteristics.

    Phylum Porifera

    • Commonly known as sponges, these are generally marine and mostly asymmetrical animals.
    • Porifera are primitive multicellular animals with a cellular level of organization.
    • They have a water transport system, where water enters through pores (ostia) in the body wall, moves to a central cavity (spongocoel), and exits through an osculum.
    • This system supports food gathering, gas exchange, and waste removal.
    • Choanocytes or collar cells line the spongocoel and canals.
    • Digestion is intracellular.
    • The body is supported by a skeleton composed of spicules or spongin fibers.
    • Sponges are hermaphrodite, producing both eggs and sperm.
    • Reproduction occurs asexually through fragmentation and sexually through gamete formation.
    • Fertilization is internal, and development is indirect with a larval stage.

    Phylum Aschelminthes

    • Also called roundworms or nematodes.
    • These are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic, and pseudocoelomate animals.
    • They have a complete alimentary canal with a muscular pharynx.
    • An excretory tube removes waste from the body cavity through an excretory pore.
    • Sexes are separate (dioecious), with females typically longer than males.
    • Fertilization is internal, development may be direct or indirect.
    • Examples include Ascaris (roundworm), Wuchereria (filaria worm), and Ancylostoma (hookworm).

    Phylum Annelida

    • They can be aquatic (marine and freshwater) or terrestrial, free-living, and sometimes parasitic.
    • Annelids exhibit organ-system level organization and bilateral symmetry.
    • They are triploblastic, metamerically segmented, and coelomate animals.
    • Their body surface is segmented or metameric, hence the phylum name "Annelida" (Latin for "little ring").
    • They possess longitudinal and circular muscles assisting locomotion.
    • Aquatic annelids like Nereis have lateral appendages called parapodia that aid in swimming.
    • They have a closed circulatory system.
    • Nephridia (singular: nephridium) help in osmoregulation and excretion.

    Phylum Hemichordata

    • Previously considered a subphylum under Chordata, it is now classified as a separate phylum under non-chordates.
    • They have a rudimentary structure in the collar region called a stomochord, similar to a notochord.
    • Hemichordates are a small group of worm-like marine animals with organ-system level organization.
    • They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic, and coelomate animals.
    • The body is cylindrical and divided into an anterior proboscis, a collar, and a long trunk.
    • The circulatory system is open.
    • Respiration occurs through gills.
    • The proboscis gland functions as an excretory organ.
    • Sexes are separate, fertilization is external, and development is indirect.
    • Examples include Balanoglossus and Saccoglossus.

    Phylum Chordata

    • Chordates are characterized by the presence of a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and paired pharyngeal gill slits.
    • They exhibit bilateral symmetry, triploblastic, coelomate with organ-system level organization.
    • They possess a post-anal tail and a closed circulatory system.
    • Chordates are divided into three subphyla: Urochordata or Tunicata, Cephalochordata, and Vertebrata.

    Subphyla Urochordata and Cephalochordata

    • These are often referred to as protochordates and are exclusively marine.
    • In Urochordata, the notochord is only present in the larval tail, whereas in Cephalochordata, it extends from head to tail region and persists throughout their life.
    • Examples of Urochordata include Ascidia, Salpa, and Doliolum.
    • An example of Cephalochordata is Branchiostoma (Amphioxus or Lancelet).

    Subphylum Vertebrata

    • Vertebrates possess a notochord during the embryonic period, which is replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in the adult.
    • All vertebrates are chordates, but not all chordates are vertebrates.
    • Vertebrates have a ventral muscular heart with two, three, or four chambers, kidneys for excretion and osmoregulation, and paired appendages (fins or limbs).

    Agnatha and Gnathostomata

    • The subphylum Vertebrata is further divided into Agnatha (lacks jaw) and Gnathostomata (bears jaw).

    Pisces and Tetrapoda

    • Gnathostomata is further divided into Pisces (bear fins) and Tetrapoda (bear limbs).

    Class Cyclostomata

    • All living members of the class Cyclostomata are ectoparasites on some fishes.
    • They lack jaws and paired fins, and they have a sucking mouth.
    • Respiration is by gills.
    • Sexes are separate, and fertilization is external.
    • They are oviparous, and development is direct.
    • Examples include Petromyzon (lamprey) and Myxine (hagfish).

    Class Chondrichthyes

    • These are cartilaginous fish with streamlined bodies and skeletons made of cartilage.
    • They have a ventral mouth, paired fins, and 5-7 gill slits.
    • The circulatory system is closed with a two-chambered heart.
    • They have a well-developed brain and sense organs, like the lateral line system.
    • They possess a swim bladder that helps maintain buoyancy.
    • Fertilization is internal, and many exhibit viviparity (give birth to live young), while others are oviparous (lay eggs).
    • Examples include Scoliodon (dogfish), Trygon (stingray), and Pristis (sawfish).

    Class Osteichthyes

    • These are bony fish with a bony skeleton, a swim bladder, and a dorsal mouth.
    • They have fins supported by bony fin rays, a well-developed brain, and a lateral line system.
    • Respiration is by gills covered by an operculum.
    • They have a two-chambered heart with a closed circulatory system.
    • Fertilization is external, and they are oviparous.
    • Examples include Labeo (rohu), Clarias (catfish), and Exocoetus (flying fish).

    Class Amphibia

    • Amphibians are characterized by smooth, moist skin, and can live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
    • They have well-developed limbs for locomotion on land.
    • They possess a three-chambered heart and closed circulatory system.
    • Respiration is by lungs and skin.
    • They are oviparous with external fertilization.
    • Examples include Rana (frog), Bufo (toad), and Salamandra (salamander).

    Class Reptilia

    • Reptiles have a dry, scaly skin that is impermeable to water.
    • They have a well-developed brain and sense organs, and most have a three-chambered heart with a partial septum in the ventricle (except crocodiles).
    • Respiration is by lungs.
    • They are oviparous with internal fertilization.
    • They can regulate their body temperature through behavioral mechanisms (ectotherms).
    • Examples include Chelone (turtle), Crocodylus (crocodile), and Draco (flying lizard).

    Class Aves

    • These are warm-blooded animals with a highly evolved body system.
    • Aves have feathers covering their body, wings for flight, a four-chambered heart, and lungs with air sacs for efficient respiration.
    • They possess a beak instead of teeth.
    • They are oviparous with internal fertilization.
    • Examples include Corvus (crow), Columba (pigeon), Psittacula (parrot), Struthio (ostrich), Pavo (peacock), Aptenodytes (penguin), and Neophron (vulture).

    Class Mammalia

    • Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair on their bodies, mammary glands for nourishing their young, and a four-chambered heart.
    • They possess specialized teeth for different types of feeding.
    • They have a well-developed brain and complex behavior.
    • Fertilization is internal, and they are viviparous (except the platypus and echidna).
    • Examples include Ornithorhynchus (platypus), Macropus (kangaroo), Pteropus (flying fox), and Balaenoptera (blue whale).

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