Zoology Vertebrate Project
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Each student produces own power point presentation
Introduction to Project, Research in text Day 1
Due date December 2, 2008 Be prepared to present to class (Drop in Hunter Class data
folder) :
Research / create power point: 3 days in Computer Lab
****BRING PRINTOUT TO CLASS on due date (file, print, handout, grayscale, 6 slides per page)
For EACH of the following Groups:
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On first slide for each group: Include Classification: Phylum, Subphylum, (Superclass), Class
Group 1
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Include characteristics as directed, bulleted information,
NOT complete sentences
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*Include number of pictures as directed, including common names for each picture
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Create the number of slides for each group necessary to make a good quality power
point
Subphyla Urochordata and Cephalochordata
2 pictures (one example of each)*
explain why these two groups are classified as chordates (4 trademarks of chordates)
Group 2
Subphylum Vertebrata, Superclass Agnatha
Class Myxini
one picture of example organism*
type of feeding pattern
specific habitat
senses - touch, smell, vision? well developed or not?
produce a lot of what substance?
Class Cephalaspidomorphi
one picture of example organism*
type of feeding pattern (filter feeder? herbivore? carnivore? detrivore? parasite?)
feeding method similar to which invertebrate?
negative impact on what industry? When & where in the U.S. and how/why?
Group 3
Subphylum Vertebrata, Superclass Gnathostomata
Class Chondrichthyes
4 pictures of example organisms*
list 3 ways the bodies of skates and rays differ from those of sharks
Sharks
composition of skeleton (cartilage or bone?)
name & explain unique shape of caudal fin (tail fin); how does tail shape give swimming advantage?
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name & explain type of scales
location of mouth (terminal? anterior? ventral? dorsal?)
swim bladder? yes or no? - what does this mean for the animal?
describe heart (# of chambers)
reproductive patterns
- monoecious or dioecious ?
- fertilization type (internal? external?)
- oviparous, ovoviviparous, or viviparous? [define all three term(s)]
- what reproductive pattern(s) do sharks have?
unique sense organs
- describe how they detect vibrations & electrical fields (what organ, where are organs located?)
- smell vs. vision (how well does each work? which is better developed?)
Group 4
Subphylum Vertebrata, Superclass Gnathostomata
Class Osteichthyes
4 pictures of example organisms *
2 main types of bony fish (Hint: types of fins)
composition of skeleton (cartilage or bone?)
name & explain shape of caudal fin (tail fin)
name & explain type(s) of scales
location of mouth (terminal? anterior? ventral? dorsal?)
swim bladder? – yes or no? what does this mean for the animal?
describe heart (# of chambers)
reproductive patterns
- monoecious or dioecious ?
- fertilization type (internal? external?)
-oviparous, ovoviviparous, or viviparous? (define term(s) you use)
Group 5
Subphylum Vertebrata
Class Amphibia
4 pictures of example organisms *
describe skeleton (heavy? light? how are pectoral & pelvic girdles attached?)
full rib cage or no?
number of limbs, number of digits on each limb (name & specify #s for exceptions); claws?
describe body covering (scales? no scales? smooth skin?)
-identify 3 types of skin glands and their functions
generally describe different methods of respiration (including adult vs. larval forms)
describe heart (# of chambers)
define ectothermy; are amphibians warm or cold blooded?
reproductive patterns
- monoecious or dioecious ?
- fertilization type (internal? external?) frogs & toads vs. salamanders?
- oviparous, ovoviviparous, or viviparous? (define term(s) you use)
- name egg covering, what does this mean about where eggs must be laid?
- larval stages – habitats? feeding patterns?
Group 6
Subphylum Vertebrata
Class Reptilia
4 pictures of example organisms *
describe skeleton, specify how it differs from amphibian skeleton; define skull types
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number of limbs, number of digits; claws?
describe body covering (scales or not?)
describe heart (# of chambers); crocodiles vs. other reptiles
respiration via what organs?
ectothermic or endothermic?
reproductive patterns
- monoecious or dioecious ?
- fertilization type (internal? external?)
- what type of egg ( name & describe)
- describe egg covering, explain significance of this covering
Group 7
Subphylum Vertebrata
Class Aves
4 pictures of example organisms *
describe skeletal modifications (for flight)
- how does bone structure differ from those of reptiles? significance?
- beaks? composition of same?
- teeth?
- sternum or none? Significance & function of keel?
describe number of limbs and limb forms
describe body coverings (what & where?)
respiration via what structures?
- name structure for making sound
function 0f air sacs
describe heart (# of chambers)
ectothermic or endothermic?
reproductive patterns
- monoecious or dioecious ?
- fertilization type
- describe egg type (explain) & covering
Group 8
Subphylum Vertebrata
Class Mammalia
4 pictures of example organisms *
body covered with what?
what location of fat deposits?
skin (a.k.a. ______________)
- list 4 specific types 0f skin glands and their functions
respiration via what structures?
- include which muscle aids in respiration
- sound produced in which structure?
describe heart (# of chambers)
define homeothermic
reproductive patterns
- monoecious or dioecious ?
- fertilization type
briefly state how egg development & embryonic nutrition works in the following, emphasizing
how they differ from each other
3. Placental
1. Monotremes
2. Marsupials.
mammals
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