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Which of the following is true about the deep sea?
Which of the following is true about the deep sea?
What is the name of the fossil discovered in Utah?
What is the name of the fossil discovered in Utah?
When do tunicates begin their development?
When do tunicates begin their development?
What do tunicates transform into during metamorphosis?
What do tunicates transform into during metamorphosis?
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Which event is associated with the establishment of the tunicate body plan?
Which event is associated with the establishment of the tunicate body plan?
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Study Notes
Deep Sea
- Deep sea is characterized by extreme pressure, near-freezing temperatures, and a lack of light.
Fossil Discovery
- The fossil discovery in Utah is of a primitive vertebrate called Myllokunmingia.
Tunicate Development
- Tunicates begin their development as free-swimming larvae.
Tunicate Metamorphosis
- During metamorphosis, tunicates transform into sessile filter feeders attached to rocks or reefs.
Tunicate Body Plan Establishment
- The establishment of the tunicate body plan is associated with the Cambrian explosion event.
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Test your knowledge about deep sea exploration and marine fossils with this quiz! Learn about the exciting discovery of the Megasiphon thylacos fossil, a species of tunicates dating back 500 million years, and dive into the mysteries of the deep sea.
