Zoology Lab Exam 2 — Study Exam

Front

What is the pygostyle in birds?

Back

A fused set of tail vertebrae.

Front

What subphylum of Arthropoda includes insects?

Back

Hexapoda.

Front

What are the main parts of an insect?

Back

Antenna, thorax, abdomen, legs, wings, cercus.

Front

What are the three types of snake reproduction?

Back

Oviparous, viviparous, ovoviviparous.

Front

What is the difference between an axial and an appendicular skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body, while appendicular skeleton includes limbs and girdles.

Front

Define 'Oviparous'.

Back

Organisms that lay eggs that develop outside the mother's body.

Front

Define 'Viviparous'.

Back

Organisms that give birth to live young that have developed inside the mother's body.

Front

Define 'Ovoviviparous'.

Back

Organisms that produce eggs that hatch inside the mother's body, leading to live birth.

Front

What is the function of antennae in insects?

Back

Antennae are sensory organs used for smell and touch.

Front

What is the role of the thorax in insects?

Back

The thorax is the body segment that bears the legs and wings.