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Why is it helpful for gills to be feathery instead of smooth? |
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It increases surface area, which in turn creates a larger area for a larger amount of oxygen to diffuse into the organism |
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How many segments do Crustacean's have? |
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Two, Cephalothorax and Abdomen. |
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What class do Spiders and scorpions belong to? |
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Define Complete Metamorphosis. |
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Step1:Fertilized eggs form larva. Step2:Larva form cocoon. Step3:While inside the cocoon, Larva undergo physical changes. Step4:Cocoon breaks open and adult exits. |
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Define Incomplete Metamorphosis. |
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Larva does not create cocoon, as with complete metamorphosis, and body changes are not as significant in change. Size differs. |
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What are 2 functions swimmerettes in female crayfish? |
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1)Help with movement 2)Can be used to hold onto eggs |
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What are the maxillipeds used for in Crayfish? |
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The maxillipeds are used to bring food to the mouth. The move side-to-side not up-down |
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What are the antennae used for? |
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Antennae are used for sense; touch, feel, taste. |
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They used Book lungs, which work like a filter to get oxygen into the organism |
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What does it mean to have "Compound-Eyes"? |
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It means the creature's eyes are made up of many lenses. |
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What class do Centipedes belong to? |
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What class do millipedes belong to? |
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Can an enchinoderm regenerate without at least a small piece of the radial piece? |
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No, in order for it to be able to regenerate, it must have at least a small piece to regenerate the rest. |
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Describe the strength of the tube feet in enchinoderms. |
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Can rip apart the adductor muscles in clams. |
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Is an enchinoderm considered a vertebrate? |
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No, although it has a skeleton, it does not have a backbone. |
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Which side (Ventral or Dorsal) is the nerve cord in a crayfish? |
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They can regenerate their pincers and minor parts, they cannot regenerate major organs etc. |
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Name the 3 segments in an arthropod. |
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Help plants with pollination, which in turn helps them reproduce. |
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on which are the swimmerettes longer? Male or Female? |
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