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PORIFERA & CNIDARIA LAB RUBRIC
Title (new one)
Introduction (NOT in PAST tense)
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List 2 general terms or concepts to be studied (e.g. classification, structure, etc.)
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Give definitions of concepts
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Explain how lab method will help learn concepts
Results: Observations /Questions
Station A
1. Cnidaria, Hydrozoa
2. Solitary, polyp, freshwater
3. Explain how hydra obtains food, structures used
Station B
1. Animalia, Porifera, Calcarea
2. Define ostia, where on sponge
3. Define osculum, where on sponge
Station C
1. Cnidaria, Hydrozoa, Physalia physalis
2. one individual forms float, others do other tasks, can’t live alone
Station D
1. Cnidaria, Anthozoa
2. Polyp, sessile
Station E
1. Class Demospongiae
2. Paintbrushes, helmet padding, mops
3. Spongin fibers & calcareous or siliceous spicules
4. Cutting out pieces, fasten to weight, drop in proper conditions
Station F
1. Class Demospongiae, Family Spongillidae
2. Brown, greenish
3. Die, disintegrate & leave gemmules to overwinter
4. Well-oxygenated streams & ponds
Station G
1. Cnidaria, Anthozoa
2. Pedal disc/foot for attach., breaks off when moves & regenerates
Station H
1. Cnidaria, Anthozoa
2. No, not living, touching calcium carbonate skeleton
Station I
1. Mutualism
2. Skin mucus protects
3. Nematocysts, touch/ pressure/alcohol / acontia threads/sensitive hairs
Station J
1. Leuconoid
2. Dioecious
Station K
1. Cnidaria, Scyphozoa
2. Medusa
3. Statocyst- balance ocelli – light
Station L
1. Shallow water, warmth, salinity, sunlight
2. Industrial waste, sewage, shipping, deforestation, climate, tourism, etc.
3. Zooxanthellae= algae – provide mass & CaCO3 deposits hold reef together
Conclusions
Purpose (2)
Learned (2)
Applications (2)
Followed Lab Template Directions
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Deleted unused headings & subtitles
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Complete sentences (Intro. & conclusion) (-1 each)
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Spelling & Grammar ( -1/2 each)
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