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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes deuterostomes from protostomes?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes deuterostomes from protostomes?
- Triploblastic body plan
- Bilateral symmetry
- Radial cleavage during embryonic development
- The blastopore becomes the anus in deuterostomes, while it becomes the mouth in protostomes (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chordates?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chordates?
- Radial cleavage during embryonic development (correct)
- Dorsal hollow nerve cord
- Notochord
- Pharyngeal slits
What is the function of the endostyle in chordates?
What is the function of the endostyle in chordates?
- Filters food particles from the water
- Produces hormones for growth and development
- Supports the notochord
- Produces mucus for the pharynx (correct)
Which of the following is a key characteristic that all members of the Deuterostomia superphylum share?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that all members of the Deuterostomia superphylum share?
What is the function of the post-anal tail in chordates?
What is the function of the post-anal tail in chordates?
What is the defining characteristic of the skull structure in anapsids?
What is the defining characteristic of the skull structure in anapsids?
Which of the following amniote groups is characterized by having two temporal fenestrae in their skull?
Which of the following amniote groups is characterized by having two temporal fenestrae in their skull?
Which reproductive strategy is common among reptiles?
Which reproductive strategy is common among reptiles?
What is the skin adaptation that helps reduce water loss in reptiles?
What is the skin adaptation that helps reduce water loss in reptiles?
Which of the following is not considered a living group of reptiles?
Which of the following is not considered a living group of reptiles?
Which subphylum consists of small filter feeders that bury in the mud?
Which subphylum consists of small filter feeders that bury in the mud?
Which group of fish has a skeleton made of cartilage?
Which group of fish has a skeleton made of cartilage?
What is the main characteristic that separates lampreys from hagfish?
What is the main characteristic that separates lampreys from hagfish?
Which class of vertebrates has the largest class size?
Which class of vertebrates has the largest class size?
What structure allows for costal ventilation of the lungs in amniotes?
What structure allows for costal ventilation of the lungs in amniotes?
Which order of amphibians is known for being tailed?
Which order of amphibians is known for being tailed?
What anatomical feature characterizes Class Sarcopterygii of fishes?
What anatomical feature characterizes Class Sarcopterygii of fishes?
What is the defining characteristic of Class Mammalia?
What is the defining characteristic of Class Mammalia?
Which group includes alligators, crocodiles, and gharials?
Which group includes alligators, crocodiles, and gharials?
What is the main adaptation for flight in birds?
What is the main adaptation for flight in birds?
Which order includes lizards and snakes?
Which order includes lizards and snakes?
What is the significance of Archaeopteryx in relation to birds and dinosaurs?
What is the significance of Archaeopteryx in relation to birds and dinosaurs?
Which animal group has adaptations such as ultralight skeletons with hollow bones?
Which animal group has adaptations such as ultralight skeletons with hollow bones?
What is the name of the order that includes felines and canids?
What is the name of the order that includes felines and canids?
Which order lays leathery eggs after approximately 2/3 of the developmental period?
Which order lays leathery eggs after approximately 2/3 of the developmental period?
Which group has adaptations for tree climbing, a rotating shoulder joint, and typically gives birth to one offspring per pregnancy?
Which group has adaptations for tree climbing, a rotating shoulder joint, and typically gives birth to one offspring per pregnancy?
Which group of mammals have anteaters, armadillos, and sloths as members?
Which group of mammals have anteaters, armadillos, and sloths as members?
Which order includes lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans?
Which order includes lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans?
Which order of mammals has a chorioallantoic placenta and consists of most mammal species?
Which order of mammals has a chorioallantoic placenta and consists of most mammal species?
Which clade includes elephants, hyraxes, and manatees as members?
Which clade includes elephants, hyraxes, and manatees as members?
Which group of mammals is known for being the only ones capable of sustained flight?
Which group of mammals is known for being the only ones capable of sustained flight?
Which order of mammals are known as 'flesh devourers' and have canine teeth?
Which order of mammals are known as 'flesh devourers' and have canine teeth?
