AQ 8: Standing Water: Sponges to Crustaceans

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What is the main feeding method of sponges?

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Sponges feed through filter feeding using special cells.

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What type of environment do fairy shrimp inhabit?

Back

Fairy shrimp are found in temporary ponds.

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What is a unique feature of oligochaetes?

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Oligochaetes have a pair of bristles on each segment.

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Are flatworms able to see with their eyespots?

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No, flatworms have eyespots that cannot see.

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What classification do fairy shrimp belong to?

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Fairy shrimp are classified as crustaceans.

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What is filter feeding?

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Filter feeding is a method where organisms filter small particles from water.

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What are bristles on oligochaetes used for?

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Bristles help oligochaetes in movement and anchoring to surfaces.

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What is the significance of temporary ponds for fairy shrimp?

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Temporary ponds provide a habitat for fairy shrimp to reproduce and grow.

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How do sponges differ from other animals in terms of feeding?

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Sponges do not have a digestive system; they filter feed instead.

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What role do cilia play in sponge feeding?

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Cilia help to create water currents that bring food particles to the sponge.