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What organ do mollusks use to feed?
What organ do mollusks use to feed?
- Mantle
- Radula (correct)
- Gills
- Shell gland
Which group of mollusks are described as jet-propelled predators?
Which group of mollusks are described as jet-propelled predators?
- Clams
- Squids (correct)
- Snails
- Chitons
What is the function of a shell gland in mollusks?
What is the function of a shell gland in mollusks?
- Producing a shell
- Reproduction (correct)
- Feeding
- Filtering water
What do most sedentary mollusks primarily feed on?
What do most sedentary mollusks primarily feed on?
Which anatomical feature do all mollusks have in common?
Which anatomical feature do all mollusks have in common?
What is the unique mouthpart used by some mollusks to scrape up food?
What is the unique mouthpart used by some mollusks to scrape up food?
What is the correct sequence of organization from smallest to largest in living organisms?
What is the correct sequence of organization from smallest to largest in living organisms?
What is the correct description of a population?
What is the correct description of a population?
Which term refers to a more accurate biological description that includes all the living things in a particular area?
Which term refers to a more accurate biological description that includes all the living things in a particular area?
What does an ecosystem consider beyond just the living things in an area?
What does an ecosystem consider beyond just the living things in an area?
Which term describes the most complex level of organization that includes all areas of the planet where living things are found?
Which term describes the most complex level of organization that includes all areas of the planet where living things are found?
What process involves converting food into chemicals our cells can use for energy?
What process involves converting food into chemicals our cells can use for energy?
What is the correct order of the life cycle of insects?
What is the correct order of the life cycle of insects?
Which class includes organisms with a head, thorax, and abdomen?
Which class includes organisms with a head, thorax, and abdomen?
How many pairs of wings do insects usually have?
How many pairs of wings do insects usually have?
Which of the following statements about fleas is true?
Which of the following statements about fleas is true?
Which course is this text likely excerpted from?
Which course is this text likely excerpted from?
What is the typical number of pairs of antennae on insects?
What is the typical number of pairs of antennae on insects?
What is the study of tissues known as?
What is the study of tissues known as?
Which branch of biology focuses on the study of inheritance?
Which branch of biology focuses on the study of inheritance?
What is the main unit of all living organisms according to the text?
What is the main unit of all living organisms according to the text?
Which branch of biology deals with the study of fungi, bacteria, and viruses?
Which branch of biology deals with the study of fungi, bacteria, and viruses?
What are some of the characteristics of living things mentioned in the text?
What are some of the characteristics of living things mentioned in the text?
Which system is NOT mentioned as a physiological system in mammals in the text?
Which system is NOT mentioned as a physiological system in mammals in the text?
What gives the eukaryote its name?
What gives the eukaryote its name?
Which term describes small structures within cells that perform dedicated functions?
Which term describes small structures within cells that perform dedicated functions?
What is the major difference in organizational complexity between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
What is the major difference in organizational complexity between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
What cell feature has allowed the development of multicellular organisms?
What cell feature has allowed the development of multicellular organisms?
In the context of cellular structures, what can organelles be likened to?
In the context of cellular structures, what can organelles be likened to?
What is a milestone in the evolution of life mentioned in the text?
What is a milestone in the evolution of life mentioned in the text?
Study Notes
Mollusks
- Mollusks are the 2nd largest group of invertebrates, including snails, clams, octopuses, squid, chitons, and monoplacophorans.
- They use gills to absorb nutrients from water and release waste products from cells.
- Most sedentary mollusks are filter-feeders, while others (snails and gastropods) scrape up food using a radula.
- Radula is a ribbon-like mouthpart with rows of microscopic teeth, unique to mollusks.
Characteristics of Mollusks
- They have a shell at some stage in their life cycle.
- Some, like octopuses, squid, and deep-sea forms, do not have a shell as adults, but have a shell gland during embryonic development.
Types of Shells
- One-piece shells: snails
- Two-piece shells: clams
- Eight-piece shells: chitons
Mantle and Foot
- Mantle forms a mantle cavity, which may house gills, lungs, or reproductive systems.
- Muscular 'foot' is found in mollusks, with a flat sole (snails) or other forms.
Hierarchy of Organization
- Cells are organized into tissues, which have a common function.
- Tissues are organized into organs, like the heart.
- Organs are organized into organ systems, like the cardiovascular system.
- Organ systems functioning together make up a living organism.
- A population is a group of individuals of the same species in a particular area.
- A community is composed of many species, including plants and animals, in a particular area.
- An ecosystem considers the physical environment and the interrelated flow of energy.
- The biosphere includes all areas of the planet where living things are found.
Metabolism
- Metabolism is the transformation of energy by converting chemicals and energy into cellular components (anabolism) and decomposing organic matter (catabolism).
Insects
- Class Insecta includes aphids, lice, fleas, crane-flies, and butterflies.
- They have a head, thorax, and abdomen, with one pair of antennae, usually two pairs of wings, and three pairs of legs.
- The life cycle of insects follows: Egg -> Larva -> Pupa -> Adult.
- Mitamorphosis is the process where an organism starts as a small larvae and develops into an adult.
Course Details
- Course title: Introductory Animal Physiology.
- Course duration: 2 hours per week.
- Course content: Characteristics of living things, cellular basis of life, classification of Animal Kingdom, and a brief introduction to various Animal Phyla.
Characteristics of Living Things
- Nutrition
- Respiration
- Irritability
- Movement
- Excretion
- Reproduction
- Growth
Cellular Basis of Life
- Cell organelles
- Cell cycle
- Cell division
- Cell growth
- Cell death
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Description
Explore the diverse world of mollusks, including their feeding mechanisms, habitats, and unique features like the radula and gills. Learn about popular mollusk species such as snails, clams, octopuses, and squid, as well as lesser-known animals like chitons and monoplacophorans.
