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Which group of fish has a bony skeleton and an air sac known as lungs or swim bladder?
Which type of tail morphology is characteristic of Holocephalans?
Which group of fish has lateral gill slits and bony plates instead of teeth?
Which group of fish has spiny fins, hollow spines, and a large operculum?
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Which type of fish lacks scales on most of the surface and has an upper jaw connected to the braincase?
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Which group of fish has an endoskeleton that is ossified but a braincase that remains cartilaginous throughout life?
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What is a synapomorphy of Craniates?
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What is a major characteristic that sets Craniates apart from other chordates?
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What do neurogenic placodes give rise to in craniates?
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Which component is NOT part of the Craniate nervous system?
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What differentiates Craniates' skulls from other groups?
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From which convergence do neural crest cells originate in Craniates?
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Which sac of the amniote egg is responsible for embryonic metabolism waste disposal?
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In saurischian dinosaurs, what feature distinguishes them from other diapsids?
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What is the synapsid pattern in the skull characterized by?
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Which group of reptiles exhibits the diapsid pattern of skull fenestration?
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Which part of the amniote egg allows interaction with the external environment?
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What distinguishes the ancestral anapsid pattern of skull fenestration?
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Which group among the Lissamphibia is known for being limbless?
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What is a key characteristic of the Anurans within the Lissamphibia group?
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Which ancient group is mentioned as having labyrinthine folding in the dentine of teeth, often known as Labyrinthodonts?
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Which group is directly stated to have a line leading to amniotes?
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What is a common feature of the embryos of reptiles, birds, and mammals according to the text?
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In what type of environment do Apoda (Gymnophiona) caecilians primarily burrow?
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Which group of reptiles exhibits the diapsid pattern in their skull structure?
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Which group exhibits a reduction of the jugal bone leading to a single temporal opening?
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Which subgroup of Mammalia lays heavily yolked eggs and has a cloaca?
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Which feature is characteristic of Mammalia but NOT present in monotremes?
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Which defining characteristic is shared by all vertebrates?
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Which subphylum includes species characterized by having a cranium?
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Study Notes
Fish Groups and Morphologies
- Bony fish possess a bony skeleton along with an air sac that functions as lungs or a swim bladder.
- Holocephalans have a characteristic tail morphology that is typically flattened and may appear whip-like.
- The group with lateral gill slits and bony plates instead of teeth is represented by Holocephali.
- Fish with spiny fins and hollow spines, as well as a large operculum, belong to the group Actinopterygii.
- A lack of scales on most surfaces and an upper jaw connected to the braincase is typical of the group known as Dipnoi (lungfish).
- Fish with a partially ossified endoskeleton and a cartilaginous braincase throughout life are classified as Chondrichthyes.
Craniates and Their Characteristics
- A synapomorphy of Craniates includes the presence of a cranium that encases the brain.
- Craniates are distinguished from other chordates by having a complex nervous system and enhanced sensory structures.
- Neurogenic placodes in craniates give rise to various sensory organs, including the eyes and inner ear structures.
- The component not part of the Craniate nervous system includes the vascular system.
- Craniate skulls feature a distinct arrangement of cranial bones that is more complex than in other chordate groups.
- Neural crest cells in Craniates originate from the border between the ectoderm and neuroectoderm.
Amniote Egg and Diapsid Features
- The allantois sac in an amniote egg is responsible for waste disposal during embryonic metabolism.
- Saurischian dinosaurs are distinguished from other diapsids by their pelvic structure, which is different from the ornithischian stance.
- The synapsid pattern in the skull is characterized by a single temporal fenestra allowing for muscle attachment.
- Reptiles that exhibit the diapsid pattern of skull fenestration include Archosaurs and Lepidosaurs.
- The chorion in the amniote egg allows interaction with the external environment, facilitating gas exchange.
- The ancestral anapsid pattern is characterized by no temporal fenestrae, providing a solid skull structure.
Amphibians and Reptiles
- Among Lissamphibia, the group Apoda (Gymnophiona) is known for being limbless and adapted to a burrowing lifestyle.
- Anurans (frogs and toads) exhibit unique characteristics such as jumping abilities and having no tails in adulthood.
- Labyrinthodonts represent an ancient group characterized by labyrinthine folding in the dentine of their teeth.
- The lineage that leads to amniotes is directly linked to the group known as Temnospondyli.
- A common feature of embryos in reptiles, birds, and mammals is the presence of the amniotic sac, providing a protective environment.
Additional Reptilian Characteristics
- The group of reptiles with diapsid skull structures includes modern lizards and snakes.
- The group featuring a reduction of the jugal bone resulting in a single temporal opening includes certain advanced diapsids such as crocodilians and birds.
- Among Mammalia, the subgroup that lays heavily yolked eggs and possesses a cloaca is the monotreme group (e.g., platypus and echidnas).
- Mammalia is characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which are not found in monotremes.
- All vertebrates share the defining characteristic of a vertebral column (backbone).
- The subphylum Vertebrata encompasses species distinguished by having a cranium, providing protection for the brain.
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Test your knowledge on the evolution of amphibians, from older extinct groups like Labyrinthodonts to modern groups like Lissamphibia. Explore the transition from ancient amphibians to modern frogs, caecilians, and other contemporary species.
