Zoology Final

Front

What are the three main body parts of a mollusk?

Back

Head, Foot, Visceral Mass.

Front

What is the significance of anatomy, DNA, and fossils in determining evolutionary relationships?

Back

They provide evidence of how species are related and have evolved over time.

Front

What does it mean when we say sponges are sessile?

Back

It means they do not move and are fixed in one place.

Front

What is the root language of science?

Back

Latin.

Front

Which phylum do flatworms belong to?

Back

Platyhelminthes.

Front

What is the difference between Nematoda and Platyhelminthes?

Back

Nematoda are roundworms, while Platyhelminthes are flatworms.

Front

What are the characteristics of the phylum Cnidaria?

Back

They have stinging cells (cnidocytes) and include organisms like jellyfish and corals.

Front

What is the role of DNA in evolutionary biology?

Back

DNA carries genetic information that can show how species are related and how they have changed over time.

Front

What is a common characteristic of all mollusks?

Back

They have a soft body, often protected by a hard shell.

Front

What is the function of the visceral mass in mollusks?

Back

It contains the internal organs.