Biology Lab II- Pseudocoelomates Flashcards

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Define pseudocoelomate
Cavity derived from blastocoel (not from within mesoderm), so not enclosed entirely by mesoderm & hence, not a true coelom.
Fluid filled cavity provides
Hydrostatic support
Spell the phyla of pseudocoelomate
Rotifera, Bryozoa/Ectoprocta, Nematoda
Pseu. are ...
Triploblastic, protostomes with a complete gut
Pseu. have...
No vascular system and protonephridial excretory system
Pseu. have ___ to anchor muscles
Cuticle
Pseu., some exhibit eutely meaning that they...
Have a fixed number of cells per species
Rotifera have a ciliated _____ which functions in ____
Corona; prey capture
Rotifera are mostly ___
Freshwater
Many Rotifera endure dessication and temperature changes by _______
Encystment
Rotifera have an external _____ secreted by syncytial epidermis
Cuticle
Rotifera have a large _____ ________ filled with fluid and a network of amoeboid cells
Hydrostatic pseudocoel
Question 13
Identify the corona, mouth, mastax, pedal glands, anus
Answer 13
Find them
What is the mastax
A muscular pharynx with chitinous "jaws" called trophi
What do pedal glands do
Secrete an adhesive for substrate attatchment