REG S1 Final - Zoology

Front

What is the term for each cell in the embryo during cleavage?

Back

Blastomere

Front

What is unique about the newly discovered Harp sponge?

Back

It is a carnivore and doesn’t feed like other sponges.

Front

What are Archaeocytes also known as due to their irregular shapes?

Back

Amoebocytes

Front

What type of symmetry do sponges have?

Back

Asymmetry

Front

What term best describes a sponge larva (baby)?

Back

Free-swimming

Front

Define 'Blastula' in the context of embryonic development.

Back

A hollow sphere of cells formed during the early stages of embryonic development.

Front

What is the function of Choanocytes in sponges?

Back

They help in water circulation and filter feeding.

Front

What are the main components of a sponge's body structure?

Back

Ostia, Osculum, and Mesohyl.

Front

What is the role of Sclerocytes in sponges?

Back

They are responsible for producing the sponge's skeletal elements.

Front

Explain the term 'sessile' as it relates to sponges.

Back

It means that sponges are fixed in one place and do not move.