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BIO 104 STUDY GUIDE

( ARTHROPODS & ECHINODERMS)

 

1.         You should be able to recognize the definition and function of the following term
            that relate to the Arthropods:

            exoskeleton, ecdysis, tagmata, cephalothorax, compound eye, ocelli, trachea,
            tracheoles, spiracles, book lungs, book gills, malpighian tubules, chelicera,
            pedipalps, carapace, telson, swimmerets, uropod, silk glands, spinnerets,
            metamorphosis, tympanum, sensory hairs, antennae, fat body, pheromones,
            nymphs, and pupa.

 2.        You must be able to distinguish characteristics of the following groups from those
            that do no belong to the group. The groups of Arthropods are:

            Arthropods, Chelicerates, Crustaceans, Uniramians, Arachnids, Decapods, Insects

 3.        You should be familiar with the examples of all of the various groups of
            Arthropods that we covered and be able to recognize the group from a general
            description of the group.

 4.        You should be able to label all representative Arthropods that we looked at or
            talked about as are featured in your labbook.    You should know the function of
            the structures and be especially aware of the internal and external anatomy of the
            Crayfish.

 5.        You should understand the basic difference between simple and complete
            metamorphosis.

 6.        You should be able to answer questions concerning the films viewed in class as
            well as any specific information we discussed in class not listed in this guide.

  7.       You should be able to recognize the definition and function of the following terms
            that relate to the Echinoderms:

            endoskeleton, water-vascular system, spines, madreporite, tube feet, secondary
            radial symmetry, ring canal, radial canal, ampulla, skin gills, anal sphincter
            ( cloacal muscle)

  8.       You should know the differences between Protostomes and Deuterostomes that
            we discussed.

  9.       You should be able to distinguish characteristics of the various classes of
            Echinoderms that we discussed as well as the  general characteristics of the
            phylum Echinodermata.

  10.     You should be able to label all representative Echinoderms that we looked at or
            talked about as are featured in your lab book. You should know the function of the
            structures and be especially aware of the internal and external anatomy of the
            Seastar ( Starfish).

 11.      You should be able to answer questions concerning the films we viewed in class
            as well as any specific information we discussed in class not listed in this guide.

 

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