11/21 - Chap. 9 Notes - PART 2

Front

What is the symmetry type of Lophophorates?

Back

Lophophorates exhibit bilateral symmetry.

Front

Do Lophophorates have a straight gut?

Back

No, Lophophorates do not have a straight gut.

Front

What do Phoronids primarily catch with their tentacles?

Back

Phoronids catch plankton and detritus with their tentacles.

Front

Do Bryozoans live in colonies?

Back

Yes, Bryozoans live in small colonies.

Front

What are Phoronids?

Back

Phoronids are small, tube-dwelling marine animals, not very large worms.

Front

What is another name for Sandworms?

Back

Sandworms are also called Clamworms.

Front

What type of habitat do Phoronids prefer?

Back

Phoronids prefer marine environments, often living in sandy or muddy substrates.

Front

What is the feeding mechanism of Bryozoans?

Back

Bryozoans use a lophophore, a crown of tentacles, to filter feed.

Front

What is the significance of detritus in marine ecosystems?

Back

Detritus serves as a food source for many marine organisms, including Phoronids.

Front

How do Lophophorates differ from other invertebrates?

Back

Lophophorates have a unique feeding structure called a lophophore.