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What is the primary function of the apical complex in Apicomplexa?

  • Penetration of the host (correct)
  • Nutrient absorption
  • Locomotion
  • Support during reproduction
  • Which of the following is NOT part of the life cycle of Plasmodium sp.?

  • Sporogony
  • Binary fission (correct)
  • Gametogony
  • Schizogony
  • What type of nutrition do Apicomplexa utilize?

  • Heterotrophic absorption
  • Saprozoic nutrition (correct)
  • Autotrophic synthesis
  • Photosynthesis
  • Which type of nucleus in Ciliophora is responsible for reproduction?

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    How do ciliates primarily reproduce asexually?

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    What is the role of merozoites in Apicomplexa life cycles?

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    Which statement reflects the role of blood-sucking arthropods in the life cycle of Plasmodium sp.?

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    What is the function of cilia in Ciliophora?

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    What method of reproduction does Paramecium utilize for asexual reproduction?

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    Which of the following characteristics is NOT true about sponges?

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    What is the inner cavity of a sponge called?

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    Which type of cells in the sponge's mesenchyme is primarily responsible for digestion and circulation of food?

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    What process does Paramecium use for sexual reproduction?

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    How do sponges primarily respire and excrete waste products?

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    Which components can be found in the middle gelatinous layer of sponges?

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    Sponges are considered to belong to which phylum?

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    What is a characteristic feature of the body of Cnidarians?

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    Which class of Cnidaria is known for having true jellyfish?

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    What type of reproduction involves external budding in Cnidarians?

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    What is the primary function of interstitial cells?

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    Which subclass of Class Anthozoa includes soft corals?

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    Which layer provides support and rigidity to the body?

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    What is the primary function of the cnidocytes in Cnidarians?

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    What type of digestion occurs in the gastrovascular cavity?

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    How many classes is the Phylum Cnidaria divided into?

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    What type of environment do the majority of Cnidarians inhabit?

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    What is the function of glandular cells in the gastrodermis?

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    Which type of reproduction leads to the formation of a uniformly ciliated planula larva?

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    What structure communicates the gastro-vascular cavity to the exterior in Cnidarians?

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    Which cells are specialized for capturing food and defense?

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    How do individuals of this organism reproduce asexually?

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    What type of system is the nervous system considered in these organisms?

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    What are the structural components of the sponge skeleton used for taxonomic identification?

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    Which type of sponge has a body that is tube or vase-shaped with a direct connection from inhalant pores to the spongocoel?

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    In a Sycon sponge, which structures form the communication between inhalant canals and flagellated chambers?

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    What is the primary feature of Leucon-type sponges?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of sponge based on water circulation structure?

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    Which type of skeleton spicule structure is characterized as having four rays not in the same plane?

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    What defines the distribution of spicules in the sponge skeleton?

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    What type of canal found in Sycon sponges opens to the outside by ostia?

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    Flashcards

    Phylum Apicomplexa

    A phylum of protozoan parasites that live inside other animals, characterized by an apical complex for host penetration.

    Class Sporozoa

    A class within Apicomplexa, including organisms with the apical complex, and characterized by multiple fission in their life cycle.

    Apical complex

    The complex structure used by Apicomplexa for penetrating host cells.

    Schizogony or Merogony

    A type of asexual reproduction in Apicomplexa, leading to the formation of merozoites - the feeding stage.

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    Sporogony

    A type of asexual reproduction in Apicomplexa, leading to the formation of sporozoites - the infecting stage.

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    Phylum Ciliophora

    A phylum of protozoans with hair-like structures called cilia used for movement and feeding.

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    Micronucleus

    A small, diploid nucleus in Ciliophora that controls reproduction.

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    Macronucleus

    A large, polyploid nucleus in Ciliophora that controls all vegetative functions except reproduction.

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    Transverse binary fission

    A type of asexual reproduction in Paramecium where one individual divides into two identical daughter cells.

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    Conjugation

    A type of sexual reproduction in Paramecium involving the exchange of genetic material between two individuals.

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    Spongocoel

    The central cavity of a sponge where water flows.

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    Choanocytes

    Specialized cells lining the spongocoel of sponges, responsible for filter feeding.

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    Mesenchyme

    The gelatinous middle layer of a sponge containing skeletal components and ameboid cells.

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    Pinacocytes

    The outer layer of a sponge consisting of thin, flat cells.

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    Archaeocytes

    Amoebocytes involved in digestion and circulation in sponges, which can also differentiate into other cell types.

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    Scleroblasts

    Cells responsible for producing spicules, the skeletal elements of sponges.

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    Gastral Layer

    The inner layer of a sponge, composed of specialized cells called choanocytes which have a collar and flagellum.

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    Sponge Skeleton

    Supporting structures found within sponges, used for taxonomic classification.

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    Spicules

    Mineral-based skeletal structures made of either calcium carbonate (calcareous) or silica (siliceous).

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    Spongin Fibers

    Protein-based skeletal structures that form flexible, branching networks.

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    Spicule Classification

    A classification of spicules based on their number of axes (lines of symmetry) and rays (projections from the axis).

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    Ascon Type

    Simple, vase-shaped sponges with a single, central cavity lined by choanocytes.

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    Sycon Type

    Sponges with a more complex body wall, folded to create inhalant canals and flagellated chambers.

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    Leucon Type

    The most complex sponge type with very thick, highly folded walls, resulting in many small flagellated chambers.

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    Mouth of Cnidarian

    A single opening on the body of a cnidarian, serving as both the mouth and anus, connecting to the internal gastrovascular cavity.

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    Cnidocyte

    A type of specialized cell found in cnidarians that contains a stinging structure called a nematocyst. These cells are used for defense and catching prey.

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    Gastrovascular Cavity

    A network of canals within the body of a cnidarian that allows the circulation of water and nutrients.

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    Epidermis in Cnidarians

    The outer layer of the body wall in cnidarians, composed of various cell types, including epithelial-muscular cells which contract for movement.

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    Gastrodermis in Cnidarians

    The inner layer of the body wall in cnidarians, responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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    Budding in Cnidarians

    A type of cnidarian reproduction that occurs by the formation of buds or outgrowths from the parent organism.

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    Sexual Reproduction in Cnidarians

    A type of cnidarian reproduction that involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) to produce a new individual.

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    Class Scyphozoa

    A class of cnidarians that includes true jellyfish, which are free-swimming with a bell-shaped body.

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    Interstitial Cells

    Cells found between the bases of epithelio-muscular cells in hydra, responsible for repairing damaged tissue and producing sperm and ova.

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    Mesoglea

    A non-cellular, jelly-like layer in the hydra, providing support and flexibility.

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    Gastrodermis

    The inner layer of a hydra, lining the gastrovascular cavity, responsible for digestion.

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    Musculo-nutritive Cells

    Cells in the gastrodermis that contract, causing the hydra to extend its body.

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    Glandular Cells

    Cells in the gastrodermis that secrete digestive enzymes into the gastrovascular cavity.

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    Mucous-secreting Cells

    Cells in the gastrodermis that secrete mucus, helping to move food into the gastrovascular cavity.

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    Extracellular Digestion

    The process of digestion that occurs in the gastrovascular cavity of a hydra, before being further digested inside the endodermal cells.

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    Study Notes

    Invertebrate Zoology (Z 101) - Lecture Three

    • Phylum: Apicomplexa (Class: Sporozoa)
      • Protozoan parasites (endoparasites) in higher animals.
      • Possess an apical complex (polar ring, micronemes, rhoptries, subpellicular microtubules, micropore(s), and conoid) for penetrating hosts.
      • Respiration and excretion via simple diffusion.
      • Nutrition by absorbing food directly from the host (saprozoic nutrition).
      • Life cycle involves asexual (schizogony/merogony, sporo-gony) and sexual (gametogony/gamogony) stages.
      • Example: Plasmodium sp. (causes diseases like malaria)
        • Intracellular blood parasites of birds and mammals
        • Transmitted by blood-sucking arthropods (intermediate hosts).
    • Life Cycle of Plasmodium sp
      • Includes schizogony in liver cells (exo-erythrocytic cycle, Primary/Secondary tissue phase or re-infection) and schizogony in RBCs (erythrocytic cycle).
      • Sexual phase occurs in mosquitos (gamogony in mosquitos).
      • Sporogony in mosquitos (asexual cycle in haemolymph of mosquitoes)

    Phylum Ciliophora; Ex. Paramecium caudatum

    • Protozoans characterized by hair-like cilia for locomotion and feeding.
    • Two types of nuclei:
      • Small diploid micronucleus (for reproduction only)
      • Large polyploid macronucleus (for all vegetative functions except reproduction)
    • Asexual reproduction via transverse binary fission.
    • Sexual reproduction via conjugation.

    Phylum Porifera (Sponges)

    • Stationary, rooted organisms initially considered plants, then identified as animals.
    • General characteristics:
      • Radially symmetrical.
      • Pores (ostia) for water flow.
      • Spongocoel (internal cavity) lined with choanocytes (collared flagellated cells).
      • Holozoic (no mouth, digestion intracellular).
      • Respiration and excretion by simple diffusion.
        • 15000 different species
        • Primarily found in relatively shallow water.
          • Some inhabit freshwater
    • Body wall structure:
      • Outer layer (pinacocytes)
      • Middle layer (mesenchyme containing skeletal components; spicules or spongin fibers)
      • Inner layer (choanocytes)
      • Pores (ostioles) connect to internal cavity (spongocoel) allowing for water flow
        • Spicules (calcareous or siliceous) and spongin fibers compose the skeleton.
        • Archaeocytes (receive & digest, produce reproductive cells)
    • Types:
      • Ascon, sycon, leucon (different canal systems for water circulation).

    Phylum Cnidaria (Coelenterata)

    • General characteristics:

      • Solitary or colonial.
      • Aquatic (mostly marine, some freshwater)
      • Radially symmetrical.
      • Carnivorous.
      • Gastrovascular cavity (coelenteron or enteron) communicating with the exterior by a mouth.
      • Tentacles around the mouth for ingestion, defence, & food capture.
      • Cnidocytes (stinging cells) for defence and food capture.
    • Structure:

      • Outer layer (epidermis) with epithelial-muscular cells, mucous-secreting cells, interstitial cells, sensory cells, and nerve cells.
      • Middle layer (mesoglea) a non-cellular jelly-like layer.
      • Inner layer (gastrodermis) with nutritive-muscular cells, glandular cells, and mucous-secreting cells.
    • Reproduction: Asexual (budding & regeneration), Sexual (gametes to form planula larva).

    • Types: Hydrozoa, Scyphozoa, Cubozoa, Anthozoa.

    • Locomotion: Looping/walking, somersaulting, climbing, inverted movement, floating, gliding.

    • Additional Points:

      • Digestion is extracellular in the gastrovascular cavity and then intracellular inside endodermal cells.
      • No respiratory, circulatory, or excretory systems.
      • Sense organs (ocelli, statocysts).
      • Nervous system (nerve nets).
    • Life Cycle: Obelia- exhibit metagenesis (alternation of generations). Asexual polyp stage alternates with a sexually reproducing medusa stage causing polymorphism to some extent.

      • Reproduction via asexual budding to polyps and sexual reproduction by gametes to form a planula larva.

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