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Gilman Chapt 3 Vert.
Gilman Chpt 3 Vertebrates
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is not a class of fish? --bony --jawless --pharyngeal --cartilaginous | pharyngeal |
| Names the groups of amphibians | salamanders, caecilians, frogs and toads |
| Name characteristics of amphibians | ectotherms, thin skin, live in water and land, breathe through lungs |
| What helps reptiles reduce water loss? | thick skin |
| The vocal sac is or is not part of the amniotic egg? | It is NOT |
| How do most reptiles breathe? | lungs |
| How do most reptiles reproduce? | internal fertilization |
| Are frogs and toads part of reptiles or amphibians? | amphibians |
| Animals that can control their own body temperature are said to be what ? | endotherms |
| Amphibians are often called what because they are sensitive to changes in the environment? | ecological indicators |
| What big change made reptiles suited to live on land? | amniotic egg |
| Reptiles, birds and animals have what that protects the embryo? | amniotic eggs |
| Animals that live on land and on water are called what ? | amphibians |
| When an immature animal form changes to an adult animal form it has gone through this? | metomorphosis |
| What saclike organ allows amphbians to breathe? | lungs |
| Immature frogs and toads that must live in water are called what? | tadpoles |
| The line on boths sides of a fishes body are called what ? | lateral line |
| When a organism depends on sources outside its body for heat they are called.. | ectotherm |
| Animals that have a backbone are called? | vertebrates |
| Animals that use chemical reactions in their body for heat are called? | endotherms |
| a organ that exchanges oxygen from water with carbon dioxide from blood is called | a gill |
| A gas filled sac used to control buoyancy? | swim bladder |
| What are the most common reptiles? | snakes and lizards |
| Name a fish that is a member of the largest class of fishes? | goldfish |
| Which reptile has a narrow head and pointed snout (alligator or crocodile)? | crocodile |
| Name a jawless fish | lamprey |
| A cartilaginous fish does not have this? | a bony skeleton |
| What animal looks like caecilians? | earthworm |
| How do reptiles reproduce? | internal fertizilation |
| Which group of reptiles have a shell? | turtles and tortoises |
| This group has eyes and nostrils on top of their heads? | crocs and gators |
| Name the most common reptile | snakes and lizards |
| This reptile lives only in New Zealand | tuataras |