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Vertebrates & Organs

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Ectothermic an organism that needs sources of heat outside of itself (cold-blooded)
Endothermic an organism that can use it own body heat to maintain its body temperature (warm-blooded)
Gills respiratory organs, oxygen from water is exchanged with carbon dioxide.
Placental Mammals mammal that nourishes its unborn offspring through a placenta
Lungs respiratory organ is which oxygen from the air is exchanged with carbon dioxide.
Marsupial mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch.
Monotreme egg-laying mammal
Heart power or pump behind delivering materials
Lungs gas exhange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Stomach mechinical digestion
Bladder muscular sac that contains waste
Small Intestine digestion and absorption of food
Circulatory System moves material throughout the body
Digestive System breaks down food particles
Endocrine System controls activties through hormones
Excretory System gets rid of waste
Muscular System supports and protects the body
Nervous System controls activities
Respiratory System allows materials to enter and exit (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
Skeletal System supports and protects the body
Which phyla do all vertebrates belong to? Phylum Chordata
What are the basic characteristics of fish? strong muscles, gills, ectotherm, mostly external fertilization
What is the function of a lateral line? sense organ that detects vibrations in the water
Waht is the function of a swim bladder? a gas-filled sac that is used to control buoyancy or the depth of water traveled
What are the three major groups of fish? Bony Fish, Cartilaginous Fish, Jawless Fish
Example of Bony Fish? goldfish
Example of Jawless Fish? lamprey
Example of Cartilaginous Fish? shark
What are the basic characteristics of amphibians? double life, thin skin, ectotherm, metamorphosis
Why must amphibians live in moist environment? to breathe, hydrate and reproduce
What is metamorphosis? life cycle of rapid change from the immature form of an organism to an adult
Why are amphibians known as ecological indicators? Amphibians have sensitive, thin skin and are susceptible to pollution or changes in the climate
What are some examples of amphibians? frogs, toads, salamanders, caecillians
What are the basic characteristics of reptiles? ectothemic, thick and dry skin, amniotic eggs, lungs, interal fertilization
What is the purpose of an amniotic egg? holds fluid that protects embryo; provides nutients and prevents eggs from drying out
What special adaptations have reptiles made in order to survive on land? amniotic egg, lungs, thick and dry skin
What are some examples of reptiles? turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, alligators, snakes, lizards
What are the basic charactersitcs of birds? endothermic, feathers, high energy , fast digestion, hollow bones, powerful muscles, rapid heart rate
What is the difference between down and contour feathers? down feathers are used for insulations while contour feathers are used for flight
What special adaptations do birds have to help them fly? hollow bones, fast heart rates, powerful muscles, keen eyesight, feathers
What are the four groups of birds? water birds, flightless birds, perching birds and birds of prey
What are the basic characteristics of mammals? endothermic, mammary glands, lungs, hair or fur, specialized teeth, large brains
What charactertic is used to classify mammals into the three major groups? reproduction
What are the three different groups of mammals? Placental Mammal, Monotreme, Marsupials
What is an example of a placental mammal? humans
What is an example of montreme? duck-billed playtapus
What is an example of marsupial? kangaroo
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