4.1 Invertebrates Flashcard

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What is a Box jellyfish?

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A type of jellyfish known for its square shape and well-developed eyes.

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What are echinoderms?

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A group of animals with tube feet that can exert great pressure and pull prey apart.

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What are nematocysts?

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Special stinging cells found in Cnidarians.

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What are spicules?

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Needlelike skeletal material inside sponges.

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How do Cnidarians reproduce?

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They can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

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What is the main characteristic of Cnidarians?

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They have specialized cells called cnidocytes that contain nematocysts.

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What are the main classes of Cnidarians?

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Hydrozoa, Scyphozoa, and Anthozoa.

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What is the function of tube feet in echinoderms?

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They are used for movement, feeding, and grasping objects.

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What is the body symmetry of echinoderms?

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They exhibit radial symmetry as adults.

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What is a common example of a mollusk?

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Snails, clams, and octopuses are all examples of mollusks.