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L4: Lophotrochozoa (Spiralians), phylum Platyhelminthes
Identify features that unite Lophotrochozoans
Why is the monophyly of Platyhelminthes in question?
Describe how the nervous and excretory systems are more complex in turbellarians compared to those of cnidarians?
Understand general anatomical features of turbellarians
Describe the general life history of digenean trematodes
Understand general anatomical features of tapeworms
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L5: Lophotrochozoa, Phylum Mollusca
Describe the general molluscan body form
Explain the process of torsion is gastropod development
Describe how various organ systems have been affected by the evolution of shell coiling in modern snails
Describe the functions of the mantle in gastropods, bivalves, and Cephalopods
Trace the movement of water and food through a bivalve
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L6: Molluscs cont.
Describe how the anatomical characteristics unique to molluscs have been modified in cephalopods
Indicate the features of cephalopods that make them effective predators
How does the structure of the cephalopod and vertebrate eyes illustrate the concept of convergent evolution
Describe some attributes of cephalopods that are indicative of a very complex nervous system
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L7: Lophotrochozoa: Phylum Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Differentiate between metamerism and tagmatization
Compare general anatomy of the Errantia and Sedentaria clades
Compare reproductive characteristics of Errantia and Sedentaria
Describe structure and function of metanephridia
Describe the variation in digestive systems among different groups of annelids
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L8: Ecdysozoan Phyla
Identify features common to Ecdysozoans
Describe the structure of the cuticle in nematodes and why it is important
Describe the filarial worm life cycle
Discuss ecological importance of nematodes
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L9: Phylum Arthropoda
Outline four key features that led to the evolutionary success of arthropods
Describe the structure of the arthropod exoskeleton
Compare embryonic development of hemocoel vs coelom
Explain why metamorphosis was important to arthropod success
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L10: Phylum Arthropoda pt 2
Identify the major Arthropod lineages
Justify the statement that crustaceans and insects rule aquatic and terrestrial habitats, respectively
Describe variation in arthropod paired appendages
Describe respiratory and excretory systems in insects
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L11: Phylum Echinodermata
What features differentiate echinoderms from animals previously discussed
What anatomical features are unique to echinoderms
Describe the water vascular system and its functions
Describe skeletal elements present in echinoderms
Indicate why some echinoderms are considered keystone species
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L12: Phyla Hemichordata and Chordata
Describe the general body structure of hemichordates
What anatomical feature is shared by echinoderms and hemichordates?
How does the nervous system of hemichordates differ from the nervous system of annelids and arthropods?
Name five anatomical features that are unique to chordates
Why is the evolution of jaws and paired fins considered to be a major evolutionary development?
Describe counter-current exchange and understand why it is important
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L13: Phylum Chordata - Fishes
Identify major fish groups
Understand why "fishes" are not a natural taxonomic group
Describe features of fishes that are adaptive to aquatic environments
Describe the lateral line system
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L14: Class Amphibia
Contrast challenges associated with living in aquatic versus terrestrial habitats
Identify anatomical and physiological features that differ in aquatic and terrestrial animals
Why is Tiktaalik such a significant paleontological discovery?
Contrast circulatory systems of bony fishes versus amphibians
Describe threats to amphibian populations
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L15: Class Reptilia (including birds)
Identify adaptations that allowed reptiles to further abandon aquatic environments
Describe the amniotic egg and explain its significance
Indicate why the traditional taxonomic arrangement of vertebrate classes (reptiles, birds, mammals) is problematic
Identify the distinguishing features of birds
Identify features that ally birds to reptiles
Describe anatomical features of birds that are associated with flight
Describe unique features of the avian respiratory system
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L16: Mammalia
Describe anatomy of mammalian skin and associated structures
Describe differences between the mammalian and reptilian skeletons
Explain the mammalian dental formula
Name and list some features of the three principal lineages of mammals
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L2: Animal Like Protists
How is a protist animal like 1,
Describe protist supergroup excav...,
Describe protist supergroup amoeb...
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