Lab Quiz Flashcards
What are 5 Chordate features
Notochord
DHNC
Pharangeal slits
Endostyle
Post-anal tail
What is the function of pharangeal slits
water goes in and out creating a feeding current
What is the function of endostyle
secretes mucus to trap food particles
into pharangeal slits
What is the function of the notochord
provides resistance to shortening; permits lateral undulation
What is the function of DHNC
receives sensory input; controls swimming movements
What is the function of the post-anal tail
swimming away from your own poop!
In the Phylum Chordata..
What is the subphylum for Amphioxus?
Cephalochordata
In the phylum Chordata..
What is the subphylum for Tunicates?
Urochordates
In the phylum Chordata..
What is the subphylum for Vertebrates?
Vertebrata
What is the function of the wheel organ?
Draw in a water current
What is the scientific name of a lamphrey
Chordates (Phylum)
Cephalochordata (Subphylum)
Petromyzontiformes (Order)
Petromyzon (species) marinus (genus)
Heart Absent
Amphixous
Heart Present
Lamprey
