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Which class includes both cartilaginous fishes and bony fishes?
Which class includes both cartilaginous fishes and bony fishes?
- Reptilia
- Aves
- Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes (correct)
- Amphibia
Which habitat is notably absent of vertebrates?
Which habitat is notably absent of vertebrates?
- High Arctic
- Coastal regions
- Tropics
- Interior Antarctica (correct)
What type of feeding habits characterize vertebrates?
What type of feeding habits characterize vertebrates?
- Omnivorous, including plants and invertebrates (correct)
- Filter feeding exclusively
- Carnivorous only
- Only herbivorous
Which class is NOT included in the vertebrates classification?
Which class is NOT included in the vertebrates classification?
What is the largest group of vertebrates by weight?
What is the largest group of vertebrates by weight?
Which feature is NOT characteristic of vertebrates?
Which feature is NOT characteristic of vertebrates?
What is the primary function of the endoskeleton in vertebrates?
What is the primary function of the endoskeleton in vertebrates?
Which characteristic differentiates the digestive system of vertebrates from that of invertebrates?
Which characteristic differentiates the digestive system of vertebrates from that of invertebrates?
Which of the following statements about the muscular system in vertebrates is true?
Which of the following statements about the muscular system in vertebrates is true?
What distinguishes the circulatory system of vertebrates from that of invertebrates?
What distinguishes the circulatory system of vertebrates from that of invertebrates?
Which system is responsible for hormonal regulation in vertebrates?
Which system is responsible for hormonal regulation in vertebrates?
In terms of body structure, how is the trunk region of vertebrates described?
In terms of body structure, how is the trunk region of vertebrates described?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of vertebrate skin?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of vertebrate skin?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?
Which group lacks an amniotic membrane and must reproduce in water?
Which group lacks an amniotic membrane and must reproduce in water?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a mammal?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a mammal?
What type of fish is characterized by its cartilaginous structure?
What type of fish is characterized by its cartilaginous structure?
Which of the following vertebrate groups includes species that primarily reproduce on land?
Which of the following vertebrate groups includes species that primarily reproduce on land?
What feature is common to all amniotes?
What feature is common to all amniotes?
Which of the following animals is considered a jawed vertebrate?
Which of the following animals is considered a jawed vertebrate?
The presence of which structure allows mammals to maintain homeostasis during reproduction?
The presence of which structure allows mammals to maintain homeostasis during reproduction?
Which group includes the extinct structures known as lobe-finned fish?
Which group includes the extinct structures known as lobe-finned fish?
Which of the following represents a common feature of reptiles?
Which of the following represents a common feature of reptiles?
Which characteristic applies specifically to jawless vertebrates?
Which characteristic applies specifically to jawless vertebrates?
In vertebrate classification, which group is positioned as the ancestors of tetrapods?
In vertebrate classification, which group is positioned as the ancestors of tetrapods?
Flashcards
Vertebrate
Vertebrate
Vertebrates are animals with a backbone (spinal column) that provides internal support and allows for movement.
Notochord
Notochord
The notochord is a flexible rod that runs along the back of the body, providing support in less developed vertebrates. It is replaced by the backbone in more developed vertebrates.
Cranium
Cranium
The skull, also known as the cranium, is a bony structure that protects the brain in vertebrates.
Bilaterally Paired Muscles
Bilaterally Paired Muscles
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Vertebrate Digestive System
Vertebrate Digestive System
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Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System
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Vertebrate Excretory System
Vertebrate Excretory System
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Endocrine System
Endocrine System
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Agnathans
Agnathans
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Cartilaginous Fish
Cartilaginous Fish
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Bony Fish
Bony Fish
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Amphibians
Amphibians
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What are Anamniotes?
What are Anamniotes?
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What are Jawless Vertebrates?
What are Jawless Vertebrates?
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What are Fish?
What are Fish?
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What are Cartilaginous Fish?
What are Cartilaginous Fish?
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What are Ray-finned Fish?
What are Ray-finned Fish?
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What are Lobe-finned Fish?
What are Lobe-finned Fish?
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What are Tetrapods?
What are Tetrapods?
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What are Amphibians?
What are Amphibians?
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What are Amniotes?
What are Amniotes?
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What are Reptiles?
What are Reptiles?
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What are Birds?
What are Birds?
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What are Mammals?
What are Mammals?
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What is the amniotic membrane?
What is the amniotic membrane?
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What are Vertebrates?
What are Vertebrates?
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What are Invertebrates?
What are Invertebrates?
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Study Notes
Vertebrates
- Vertebrates, also called Craniata, have backbones.
- Their muscular system is primarily bilaterally paired muscles.
- A central nervous system is partly enclosed within the backbone.
Vertebrate Characteristics
- Backbone: Part of an internal skeleton.
- Skeleton: Made of similar bones arranged in a row, like beads on a string (the string being the spinal cord).
- Flexible: Supports movement. Movable connections between vertebrae allow flexibility.
- Head: Distinct head with a differentiated tubular brain and sensory organs.
- Body: Divided into trunk and tail regions. The trunk has a large, bilateral body cavity (coelom).
Other Distinguishing Features
- Endoskeleton: Made of bone or cartilage.
- Central Nervous System: A brain and sensory organs located in a distinct head region.
Digestive System
- Esophagus: Connects the pharynx to the stomach.
- Gut: Connects the stomach to the anus.
- Components: Esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, cloaca, crop, gizzard, cecum, and rectum (various components found in different vertebrate groups).
Circulatory System
- Closed circulatory system: Ventral heart with 2-4 chambers.
Excretory System
- Kidneys: Bilateral, lie dorsally to the main body cavity, maintaining blood.
Endocrine System
- Glands throughout the body.
Reproduction
- Separate sexes. Sexual reproduction.
Habitat
- Approximately 45,000 living species.
- Found from Arctic/Antarctic to tropics, excluding interior Antarctica and Greenland.
- Vary in size from minute fish to large animals (elephants/whales).
- Adapted to various environments (underground, water, land, air).
- Diet includes plants, invertebrate animals, and other animals.
Classification
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Subphylum Vertebrata:
- Super class Agnatha: Jawless fishes (e.g. Cyclostomata).
- Gnathostomata: Jawed vertebrates:
- Class Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes)
- Class Osteichthyes (bony fishes)
- Class Amphibia (amphibians)
- Class Reptilia (reptiles)
- Class Aves (birds)
- Class Mammalia (mammals)
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Example of Agnatha: Hagfish.
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Further class subdivisions exist within the groups listed.
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This quiz covers the essential characteristics and systems of vertebrates, including their skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Learn about the structure and function of the vertebral column and the unique features that distinguish these organisms. Test your knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of vertebrates.
