Matching - Define the terms to the left first, then match the term to the animal
ID: 66066 • Letter: M
Question
Matching - Define the terms to the left first, then match the term to the animal that exhibits the characteristic. ( 5 points)
_____Mantle
A. earthworm
_____Nematocysts B. sponge
_____Proglottid C. clam
_____Choanocytes D. clam
_____Tube feet E. Hydra
F. seastar
G. tapeworm
Explanation / Answer
Mantle - This is a layer in molluscs that secretes a hard covering known as the shell. Mantle - D. Clam
Nematocysts - These are known as explosive cells that contain one giant secretory organelle or cnida. Nematocysts are used for prey capture and defense from predators. Nematocysts - E.Hydra
Proglottid - Each segment in the strobila of a tapeworm, containing a complete sexually mature reproductive system. Proglottid - G.Tapeworm
Choanocytes - Choanocytes (also known as "collar cells") are cells that line the interior of asconoid, syconoid and leuconoid body type sponges. B.Sponge
Tube feet - They are the many small tubular projections found on the oral face of a sea star's arms. F. Starfish