Chaetognath Embryogenesis and Deuterostome Affinities
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What characteristic gives rotifers their name?

  • Corona
  • Ciliated crown (correct)
  • Eyespot
  • Brain
  • Where are most freshwater rotifers found?

  • On the substrate (correct)
  • In the water film between sand grains
  • Swimming in open water
  • In deep underwater caves
  • Which organ secretes the adhesive material used by rotifers for attachment?

  • Cloacal bladder
  • Pedal glands (correct)
  • Salivary gland
  • Gastric gland
  • What do rotifers consume?

    <p>Bacteria, blue-green algae, and diatoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the body wall of many rotifer species structured?

    <p>Superficial rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the corona in rotifers?

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

    Which of the following best describes the development of the coelom in chaetognaths?

    <p>It develops by enterocoely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the cleavage patterns in chaetognath embryos?

    <p>They are similar to those of crustaceans and nematodes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the nervous system of chaetognaths is true according to the text?

    <p>It is similar to that of other protostomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a recent study using newly generated molecular data suggest about the placement of chaetognaths?

    <p>It supports placing chaetognaths within Gnathifera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate length of the only known micrognathozoan species, Limnognathia maerski, according to the text?

    <p>142 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about micrognathozoans is true based on the information provided in the text?

    <p>They have a ventral ciliary adhesive pad that produces glue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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