29 Questions
What is the primary function of flowers in plants?
To enable zoophilous pollination
What is the name of the female organs in a plant?
Pistil
What is the characteristic of leaves in Bryophyta plants?
They are one cell thick
What is the result of fertilization in Bryophyta plants?
Formation of a zygote
What is the purpose of meiosis in the life cycle of Bryophyta plants?
To end the diploid phase
What is the characteristic of the rhizoid in Bryophyta plants?
It is a type of root
What is the characteristic of the class Hydrozoa?
Both life stages appear
What is the effect of global warming on coral reefs?
It causes the algae to leave the coral, leading to the death of polyps
What is the characteristic of the phylum Platyhelminthes?
They have a bilaterally symmetrical body
What is the role of the cytoskeleton in coral reefs?
It deposits on the bottom of the sea when the organism dies
What is cephalization?
The development of a head with an adapted nervous system
What is the characteristic of the class Cubozoa?
They have a squared shape
What is the primary function of the joints in the exoskeleton of arachnids?
To allow for flexibility and movement of appendages
What is the main reason for the reduction of intraspecific competition in arachnids?
Different life stages require different food sources
What is unique about the eyes of arachnids in the class Arachnida?
They have simple eyes
What is the function of the pedipalps in arachnids?
They are special appendages for feeding
What is the primary function of the chelicerae in arachnids?
They are special feeding appendages
What is a characteristic of the abdomen of arachnids in the class Arachnida?
It has no locomotive appendages
What is the primary function of the notochord in chordates?
To give strength and support
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of chordates?
Solid ventral nervous chord
What is the significance of pharyngeal slits in chordates?
They connect the exterior with the pharyngeal cavity
Which of the following classes of chordates is characterized by the presence of feathers?
Aves
What is the result of the development of the notochord in humans?
Formation of intervertebral discs
What is the characteristic of the endoskeleton in chordates?
It is internal and allows for continuous growth
What percentage of species live under the sea?
98%
What is the main characteristic of Benthic lifeforms?
They live on the ocean floor
What is the term for areas where sunlight reaches?
Photic zone
What is the name given to animals that resemble each other but are found in distant places?
Disjunct distributions
What is the term for the study of animals moving from one place to another, resulting in new species?
Biogeographical processes
Learn about the reproductive structures of more evolved plants, including the role of zoophilous pollination and the development of male and female organs. Understand the function of stamen and pistil in the reproduction process.
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