This document provides information about various phyla and classes studied in Zoology Lab Exam II. It includes detailed diagrams and descriptions of key anatomical features of sponges (Phylum Porifera), jellyfish and hydras (Phylum Cnidaria), flatworms (Phylum Platyhelminthes), mollusks like snails, clams, and octopuses (Phylum Mollusca), and armored slugs (Class Polyplacophora). The document aims to familiarize students with the major organ systems, tissues, and identifying characteristics of many marine invertebrate groups.
1. The document discusses various organisms from the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, including their defining anatomical features.
2. Key organisms mentioned include Hydra, Planaria, Taenia, and Fasciola, along with their defining structures like tentacles, gastrovascular cavities, proglottids, and suckers.
3. The document also provides information on morphological stages for certain parasites, such as the cercaria and miracidium stages of Fasciola.
This document describes the taxonomy and some key characteristics of various arthropod species examined in Lab Exam 5. It provides the scientific classification - including phylum, subphylum, class, order - of each species. It also notes some distinguishing features, such as Drosophila undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, or Daphnia being prey for many fish species. The final section depicts anatomical structures of the grasshopper mouth.
The document contains a list of anatomical terms related to the structure and organs of various arthropods, including insects, crustaceans, arachnids, and others. It describes key external features like antennae, eyes, legs, wings; internal systems like digestive, respiratory, circulatory; and reproductive organs. Taxonomic classifications from the phylum to the class level are also provided for some groups.
The document provides information on various parasites and organisms, including their classification, structures, and life cycles. It discusses tapeworms like Taenia solium and Dipylidium caninum, flukes such as Fasciola hepatica and Clonorchis, and protozoa including Schistosoma and Echinococcus granulosus. The slides cover the phylum, class, key structures, and stages of development for each organism.
The document contains diagrams and descriptions of the anatomy of various parasites and invertebrate organisms. It includes labeled diagrams of the external features and internal structures of organisms from the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, and Nematoda. The diagrams show anatomical features such as ostia, oscula, tentacles, gastrovascular cavities, gonads, nerves, and excretory systems.
This document provides an overview of the animal kingdom, organized by phylum. It lists examples of organisms from the nonchordata (porifera, coelenterata, ctenophora, platyhelminthes, aschelminths, annelida), arthropoda (insects like wasp, scorpion, crustaceans like prawn, lobster, crab), mollusca (snail, octopus, sepia, oyster), echinodermata (starfish), hemichordate, and chordata (cyclostomata, chondrichthyes, osteichthyes, amphibian, reptilian, aves, mammalia). Examples such as
This document summarizes the key morphological differences between different classes of helminths (tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms). It provides details on their shape, body cavity, covering, digestive tube, sex and reproduction, and attachment organs. The document then describes and compares the diagnostic stages of eggs, larvae, and adult forms of various nematode and trematode species found in humans, including size, shape, color, features, and life cycles. Key differences are highlighted for identification purposes.
The document describes and classifies various medically important trematode parasites. It discusses their general characteristics, classification, life cycles, and morphology of adults and eggs. Key points include: trematodes are flatworms with oral and ventral suckers, require two intermediate hosts, and eggs are operculated; major groups discussed are blood flukes (Schistosoma), liver flukes (Fasciola, Clonorchis, Opisthorchis), intestinal flukes (Fasciolopsis, Heterophyids, Echinostoma), and lung flukes (Paragonimus). Adult and egg morphology and sizes are provided for identification purposes.
1. The document discusses various organisms from the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, including their defining anatomical features.
2. Key organisms mentioned include Hydra, Planaria, Taenia, and Fasciola, along with their defining structures like tentacles, gastrovascular cavities, proglottids, and suckers.
3. The document also provides information on morphological stages for certain parasites, such as the cercaria and miracidium stages of Fasciola.
This document describes the taxonomy and some key characteristics of various arthropod species examined in Lab Exam 5. It provides the scientific classification - including phylum, subphylum, class, order - of each species. It also notes some distinguishing features, such as Drosophila undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, or Daphnia being prey for many fish species. The final section depicts anatomical structures of the grasshopper mouth.
The document contains a list of anatomical terms related to the structure and organs of various arthropods, including insects, crustaceans, arachnids, and others. It describes key external features like antennae, eyes, legs, wings; internal systems like digestive, respiratory, circulatory; and reproductive organs. Taxonomic classifications from the phylum to the class level are also provided for some groups.
The document provides information on various parasites and organisms, including their classification, structures, and life cycles. It discusses tapeworms like Taenia solium and Dipylidium caninum, flukes such as Fasciola hepatica and Clonorchis, and protozoa including Schistosoma and Echinococcus granulosus. The slides cover the phylum, class, key structures, and stages of development for each organism.
The document contains diagrams and descriptions of the anatomy of various parasites and invertebrate organisms. It includes labeled diagrams of the external features and internal structures of organisms from the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, and Nematoda. The diagrams show anatomical features such as ostia, oscula, tentacles, gastrovascular cavities, gonads, nerves, and excretory systems.
This document provides an overview of the animal kingdom, organized by phylum. It lists examples of organisms from the nonchordata (porifera, coelenterata, ctenophora, platyhelminthes, aschelminths, annelida), arthropoda (insects like wasp, scorpion, crustaceans like prawn, lobster, crab), mollusca (snail, octopus, sepia, oyster), echinodermata (starfish), hemichordate, and chordata (cyclostomata, chondrichthyes, osteichthyes, amphibian, reptilian, aves, mammalia). Examples such as
This document summarizes the key morphological differences between different classes of helminths (tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms). It provides details on their shape, body cavity, covering, digestive tube, sex and reproduction, and attachment organs. The document then describes and compares the diagnostic stages of eggs, larvae, and adult forms of various nematode and trematode species found in humans, including size, shape, color, features, and life cycles. Key differences are highlighted for identification purposes.
The document describes and classifies various medically important trematode parasites. It discusses their general characteristics, classification, life cycles, and morphology of adults and eggs. Key points include: trematodes are flatworms with oral and ventral suckers, require two intermediate hosts, and eggs are operculated; major groups discussed are blood flukes (Schistosoma), liver flukes (Fasciola, Clonorchis, Opisthorchis), intestinal flukes (Fasciolopsis, Heterophyids, Echinostoma), and lung flukes (Paragonimus). Adult and egg morphology and sizes are provided for identification purposes.
This document summarizes key characteristics of chelicerata, an subphylum of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs. It describes their physical features such as an exoskeleton and segmented body, as well as organ systems like their circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. Examples provided include the brown recluse spider, striped scorpion, and horseshoe crabs. Human interactions are also summarized, noting both medical impacts of some bites and use of venom in medicines.
This document provides information about nematodes including their taxonomy, habitats, adaptations, mating preferences, and annotated bibliographies. Nematodes are classified as protostomia under the superphylum ecdysozoa and phylum nematoda. They can live in a variety of habitats including marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. They are also known to be endoparasites of many organisms. The document discusses nematodes' bilateral symmetry, complete digestive system, and lack of circulatory and respiratory structures. It also notes their specialized adaptations like their ability to eat and digest simultaneously.
The document summarizes key information about the phylum Platyhelminthes. It is divided into 3 classes: Turbellaria, Trematoda, and Cestoda.
1) Turbellaria are free-living flatworms that are aquatic with sensory organs and an incomplete digestive system. Planaria is an example.
2) Trematoda are endoparasitic flukes found in organs like the liver with two suckers, including Fasciola hepatica or the liver fluke.
3) Cestoda are tapeworms with suckers and hooks that live parasitically in the intestines of vertebrates, including Taenia solium which can cause
Trematodes are flatworm parasites that are dorsoventrally flattened and unsegmented. They have two suckers and incomplete digestive tracts. Blood flukes include schistosomes which have complex multi-host life cycles involving snail and human hosts. The three main types that infect humans are Schistosoma japonicum, S. mansoni, and S. haematobium. Lung flukes include Paragonimus westermani which uses crabs as an intermediate host. Intestinal flukes include Fasciolopsis buski, a large fluke found in the intestines, and Echinostoma ilocanum, known as Garrison's fluke, which
This document summarizes several phyla of invertebrate worms, including their defining characteristics, anatomy, life cycles, and means of reproduction and nutrition. It covers the phyla Platyhelminthes (flatworms), Nemertea (ribbon worms), and Gnathostomulida (jaw worms). Key details provided include the classes that make up Platyhelminthes (turbellarians, trematodes, monogeneans, cestodes), their digestive and nervous systems, and complex parasitic life cycles involving multiple hosts.
Flatworms are triploblastic acoelomates with bilateral symmetry that can live freely or as parasites. They respire through diffusion and digest food in their gastrovascular cavity. There are three classes of flatworms - Turbellaria, which includes Planaria and feeds on bits of plants and animals; Trematoda or flukes, which are internal parasites with suckers and hooks that feed on host tissues and fluids; and Cestoda or tapeworms, which are segmented worms that lack a digestive system and feed by absorption through their tegument.
The document summarizes three types of worms: flatworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. Flatworms are bilateral and unsegmented with some having a primitive brain. Tapeworms are parasitic and can be very large, living in the intestines without digestive or nervous systems. Roundworms number in the thousands of species and can feed on decaying or living tissue. They are also bilateral and unsegmented.
This document provides an overview of the phyla Platyhelminthes and Nematodes. It describes 10 key characteristics of platyhelminthes, including being bilaterally symmetrical, having 3 tissue layers, and reproducing sexually as hermaphrodites. It also discusses the class Cestoda and provides details about the tapeworm Taenia. For nematodes, it lists 10 characteristics such as being bilaterally symmetrical and vermiform, having a pseudocoel body cavity, and reproducing sexually without circulating blood. The document was composed by Matteo Ragni and Federico Domenicali.
Mycotic infections and nutritional disordersMohamed Shakal
This document reports post-mortem examination findings from multiple chickens. Several chickens showed lesions indicative of aspergillosis, including ulcerations in the beak, mouth, lungs, air sacs, and brain. Other chickens exhibited hemorrhages in the liver and thigh muscle that may have been caused by mycotoxins or other issues. Additional chickens demonstrated signs of various vitamin and mineral deficiencies affecting the eyes, bones, beak, brain, muscles, and posture.
The document reports lesions and suspected diseases found across multiple organs in different animal species. Roundworms, tapeworms, and other parasites were found in the small intestines of birds and rabbits. Coccidiosis caused hemorrhagic typhlitis in the ceca of chickens. Histomoniasis presented with button-like liver ulcers and distended ceca. Various parasites such as lice, ticks, and mites were also reported on feathers, legs, and in the buccal cavity of birds.
The document contains information about several different marine invertebrate animals including:
1. Chitons, which are mollusks with a dorsal shell and ventral foot that live attached to rocks.
2. Mercenaria, which are bivalve mollusks commonly known as hard clams.
3. Trilobites, which are extinct marine arthropods that lived in the ocean during the Paleozoic era and are known from fossil records.
This document reports on post-mortem findings from various birds and rabbits infected with different bacterial diseases. It describes lesions and suspected diseases found in different organs. Examples include E. coli infections found in the intestines and abdominal cavity of birds, Salmonella infections observed in livers and joints, and Pasteurella infections seen in the lungs and hearts of chickens. Other bacterial diseases mentioned include mycoplasmosis, avian tuberculosis, clostridial infections, staphylococcal infections, ornithosis, and Campylobacter infections. A variety of organs are listed along with associated lesions and the suspected bacterial causes.
This document contains descriptions of various organs, lesions observed, and suspected diseases from multiple species including chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, and rabbits. Organ systems reviewed include respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, nervous and others. Lesions noted include congestion, hemorrhage, necrosis, tumors and others. Suspected diseases identified through these observations include avian influenza, infectious laryngotracheitis, Marek's disease, fowl pox and others.
Flatworms are a phylum of soft-bodied invertebrates that include parasitic tapeworms and flukes as well as free-living planaria. They have a triploblastic structure with three germ layers and acoelomate body plan lacking a body cavity. Flatworms reproduce sexually through cross-fertilization or asexually through fragmentation. Parasitic species like tapeworms and flukes have complex lifecycles involving multiple hosts. Tapeworms are hermaphroditic and release proglottid segments containing eggs, while flukes develop through larval stages that infect intermediate hosts.
This document provides information about the phylum Platyhelminthes. It discusses their defining characteristics such as being triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, and lacking organs like a circulatory system. It describes the four classes - Turbellaria, Trematoda, Cestoda, and Monogenea. Key details are provided on representative genera for each class. Examples include the planarian Dugesia for Turbellaria, the flukes Clonorchis and Fasciola for Trematoda, and the tapeworms Taenia and Echinococcus for Cestoda. The document also examines anatomical structures, life cycles, and other biological systems and features of flatworms.
The document summarizes key aspects of two classes of parasitic flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes) - cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes). It describes their morphology, life cycles, important orders/species that infect humans as intestinal or extraintestinal parasites, and highlights key distinguishing features of medically relevant tapeworms and flukes. Key tapeworms discussed are Taenia solium, T. saginata, Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis, and Dipylidium caninum. Key flukes discussed are Schistosoma spp., Fasciola hepatica, Clonorchis sinensis, and Par
The document describes the key characteristics of major invertebrate phyla. Sponges are simple, asymmetrical, sessile animals that rely on diffusion. Cnidarians include jellyfish and corals, have radial symmetry, and tentacles around their mouth. They reproduce sexually and asexually. Platyhelminthes are flatworms with bilateral symmetry, absorbing nutrients through their skin or pharynx. Annelids are segmented worms with a complete digestive system, and most reproduce sexually. Mollusks have bilateral symmetry and take in oxygen via gills or lungs, with most living in aquatic environments. Arthropods have bilateral symmetry, an exoskeleton, and respiratory structures including tracheal tubes
The document summarizes key morphological features of mosquitoes and sand flies. It describes the distinguishing characteristics of mosquito eggs, larvae, pupae, wings, and the males and females of different mosquito genera. It also provides an overview of the anatomy of sand flies, highlighting physical traits of the head, thorax, wings, and distinguishing male and female abdominal structures.
The document discusses the key characteristics of animals and describes several animal phyla including sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, roundworms, and segmented worms. It lists defining features of each phylum such as sponges having silica or calcium carbonate and cnidarians having tentacles and stinging cells. The document also provides examples of animals from each phylum and encourages the reader to study upcoming topics on the Kingdom Animalia.
This document provides the names of various biological structures found across different animal phyla and classes. It identifies structures such as the spicule in Porifera, gemmule in Demospongiae, radial canal in Hydrozoa, and tube feet in Asteroidea. It also names the phyla, classes, genera and species that these structures are found in.
This document provides the names of various biological structures found across different phyla and classes in the animal kingdom. It labels diagrams of organisms and asks the reader to identify structures such as the phylum, class, body parts, and in some cases the common name of the organism. The diagrams cover topics including poriferans, cnidarians, platyhelminths, nematodes, annelids, arthropods, molluscs, echinoderms, and chordates.
This document summarizes key characteristics of chelicerata, an subphylum of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs. It describes their physical features such as an exoskeleton and segmented body, as well as organ systems like their circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. Examples provided include the brown recluse spider, striped scorpion, and horseshoe crabs. Human interactions are also summarized, noting both medical impacts of some bites and use of venom in medicines.
This document provides information about nematodes including their taxonomy, habitats, adaptations, mating preferences, and annotated bibliographies. Nematodes are classified as protostomia under the superphylum ecdysozoa and phylum nematoda. They can live in a variety of habitats including marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. They are also known to be endoparasites of many organisms. The document discusses nematodes' bilateral symmetry, complete digestive system, and lack of circulatory and respiratory structures. It also notes their specialized adaptations like their ability to eat and digest simultaneously.
The document summarizes key information about the phylum Platyhelminthes. It is divided into 3 classes: Turbellaria, Trematoda, and Cestoda.
1) Turbellaria are free-living flatworms that are aquatic with sensory organs and an incomplete digestive system. Planaria is an example.
2) Trematoda are endoparasitic flukes found in organs like the liver with two suckers, including Fasciola hepatica or the liver fluke.
3) Cestoda are tapeworms with suckers and hooks that live parasitically in the intestines of vertebrates, including Taenia solium which can cause
Trematodes are flatworm parasites that are dorsoventrally flattened and unsegmented. They have two suckers and incomplete digestive tracts. Blood flukes include schistosomes which have complex multi-host life cycles involving snail and human hosts. The three main types that infect humans are Schistosoma japonicum, S. mansoni, and S. haematobium. Lung flukes include Paragonimus westermani which uses crabs as an intermediate host. Intestinal flukes include Fasciolopsis buski, a large fluke found in the intestines, and Echinostoma ilocanum, known as Garrison's fluke, which
This document summarizes several phyla of invertebrate worms, including their defining characteristics, anatomy, life cycles, and means of reproduction and nutrition. It covers the phyla Platyhelminthes (flatworms), Nemertea (ribbon worms), and Gnathostomulida (jaw worms). Key details provided include the classes that make up Platyhelminthes (turbellarians, trematodes, monogeneans, cestodes), their digestive and nervous systems, and complex parasitic life cycles involving multiple hosts.
Flatworms are triploblastic acoelomates with bilateral symmetry that can live freely or as parasites. They respire through diffusion and digest food in their gastrovascular cavity. There are three classes of flatworms - Turbellaria, which includes Planaria and feeds on bits of plants and animals; Trematoda or flukes, which are internal parasites with suckers and hooks that feed on host tissues and fluids; and Cestoda or tapeworms, which are segmented worms that lack a digestive system and feed by absorption through their tegument.
The document summarizes three types of worms: flatworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. Flatworms are bilateral and unsegmented with some having a primitive brain. Tapeworms are parasitic and can be very large, living in the intestines without digestive or nervous systems. Roundworms number in the thousands of species and can feed on decaying or living tissue. They are also bilateral and unsegmented.
This document provides an overview of the phyla Platyhelminthes and Nematodes. It describes 10 key characteristics of platyhelminthes, including being bilaterally symmetrical, having 3 tissue layers, and reproducing sexually as hermaphrodites. It also discusses the class Cestoda and provides details about the tapeworm Taenia. For nematodes, it lists 10 characteristics such as being bilaterally symmetrical and vermiform, having a pseudocoel body cavity, and reproducing sexually without circulating blood. The document was composed by Matteo Ragni and Federico Domenicali.
Mycotic infections and nutritional disordersMohamed Shakal
This document reports post-mortem examination findings from multiple chickens. Several chickens showed lesions indicative of aspergillosis, including ulcerations in the beak, mouth, lungs, air sacs, and brain. Other chickens exhibited hemorrhages in the liver and thigh muscle that may have been caused by mycotoxins or other issues. Additional chickens demonstrated signs of various vitamin and mineral deficiencies affecting the eyes, bones, beak, brain, muscles, and posture.
The document reports lesions and suspected diseases found across multiple organs in different animal species. Roundworms, tapeworms, and other parasites were found in the small intestines of birds and rabbits. Coccidiosis caused hemorrhagic typhlitis in the ceca of chickens. Histomoniasis presented with button-like liver ulcers and distended ceca. Various parasites such as lice, ticks, and mites were also reported on feathers, legs, and in the buccal cavity of birds.
The document contains information about several different marine invertebrate animals including:
1. Chitons, which are mollusks with a dorsal shell and ventral foot that live attached to rocks.
2. Mercenaria, which are bivalve mollusks commonly known as hard clams.
3. Trilobites, which are extinct marine arthropods that lived in the ocean during the Paleozoic era and are known from fossil records.
This document reports on post-mortem findings from various birds and rabbits infected with different bacterial diseases. It describes lesions and suspected diseases found in different organs. Examples include E. coli infections found in the intestines and abdominal cavity of birds, Salmonella infections observed in livers and joints, and Pasteurella infections seen in the lungs and hearts of chickens. Other bacterial diseases mentioned include mycoplasmosis, avian tuberculosis, clostridial infections, staphylococcal infections, ornithosis, and Campylobacter infections. A variety of organs are listed along with associated lesions and the suspected bacterial causes.
This document contains descriptions of various organs, lesions observed, and suspected diseases from multiple species including chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, and rabbits. Organ systems reviewed include respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, nervous and others. Lesions noted include congestion, hemorrhage, necrosis, tumors and others. Suspected diseases identified through these observations include avian influenza, infectious laryngotracheitis, Marek's disease, fowl pox and others.
Flatworms are a phylum of soft-bodied invertebrates that include parasitic tapeworms and flukes as well as free-living planaria. They have a triploblastic structure with three germ layers and acoelomate body plan lacking a body cavity. Flatworms reproduce sexually through cross-fertilization or asexually through fragmentation. Parasitic species like tapeworms and flukes have complex lifecycles involving multiple hosts. Tapeworms are hermaphroditic and release proglottid segments containing eggs, while flukes develop through larval stages that infect intermediate hosts.
This document provides information about the phylum Platyhelminthes. It discusses their defining characteristics such as being triploblastic, bilaterally symmetrical, and lacking organs like a circulatory system. It describes the four classes - Turbellaria, Trematoda, Cestoda, and Monogenea. Key details are provided on representative genera for each class. Examples include the planarian Dugesia for Turbellaria, the flukes Clonorchis and Fasciola for Trematoda, and the tapeworms Taenia and Echinococcus for Cestoda. The document also examines anatomical structures, life cycles, and other biological systems and features of flatworms.
The document summarizes key aspects of two classes of parasitic flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes) - cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes). It describes their morphology, life cycles, important orders/species that infect humans as intestinal or extraintestinal parasites, and highlights key distinguishing features of medically relevant tapeworms and flukes. Key tapeworms discussed are Taenia solium, T. saginata, Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis, and Dipylidium caninum. Key flukes discussed are Schistosoma spp., Fasciola hepatica, Clonorchis sinensis, and Par
The document describes the key characteristics of major invertebrate phyla. Sponges are simple, asymmetrical, sessile animals that rely on diffusion. Cnidarians include jellyfish and corals, have radial symmetry, and tentacles around their mouth. They reproduce sexually and asexually. Platyhelminthes are flatworms with bilateral symmetry, absorbing nutrients through their skin or pharynx. Annelids are segmented worms with a complete digestive system, and most reproduce sexually. Mollusks have bilateral symmetry and take in oxygen via gills or lungs, with most living in aquatic environments. Arthropods have bilateral symmetry, an exoskeleton, and respiratory structures including tracheal tubes
The document summarizes key morphological features of mosquitoes and sand flies. It describes the distinguishing characteristics of mosquito eggs, larvae, pupae, wings, and the males and females of different mosquito genera. It also provides an overview of the anatomy of sand flies, highlighting physical traits of the head, thorax, wings, and distinguishing male and female abdominal structures.
The document discusses the key characteristics of animals and describes several animal phyla including sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, roundworms, and segmented worms. It lists defining features of each phylum such as sponges having silica or calcium carbonate and cnidarians having tentacles and stinging cells. The document also provides examples of animals from each phylum and encourages the reader to study upcoming topics on the Kingdom Animalia.
This document provides the names of various biological structures found across different animal phyla and classes. It identifies structures such as the spicule in Porifera, gemmule in Demospongiae, radial canal in Hydrozoa, and tube feet in Asteroidea. It also names the phyla, classes, genera and species that these structures are found in.
This document provides the names of various biological structures found across different phyla and classes in the animal kingdom. It labels diagrams of organisms and asks the reader to identify structures such as the phylum, class, body parts, and in some cases the common name of the organism. The diagrams cover topics including poriferans, cnidarians, platyhelminths, nematodes, annelids, arthropods, molluscs, echinoderms, and chordates.
This document outlines the syllabus for the MSc Zoology program at Yogi Vemana University for the 2014-2015 academic year. It includes 4 courses covering topics such as structural anatomy of invertebrates and vertebrates, genetics and evolution, cell biology and microbiology, and tools and techniques in biology. Each course is divided into 4 units and includes lists of readings and practical experiments related to the course content. The syllabus provides students with a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts, theories, and laboratory skills covered in the MSc Zoology program.
The document discusses how the circadian system regulates our 24-hour biological clock through exposure to light and darkness. It is governed by a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus which responds to light levels and controls hormone production. Exposure to bright daylight is important for maintaining circadian rhythms and hormonal health, while disruption from artificial light, night shift work, or lack of daylight can cause negative health effects like cancer, obesity, and sleep disorders. Positive effects of circadian lighting include using bright light therapy to treat sleep disorders or boost alertness, while natural daylight is emphasized as the most important circadian stimulus.
The document summarizes characteristics of the phylum Annelida, focusing on two classes: Polychaeta and Clitellata. It describes the Samoan Palolo worm, which exhibits a unique reproductive behavior called epitoky where parts of the worm transform into reproductive individuals called epitokes. During the full moon, the epitokes swarm and spawn, providing a major food source for Samoans. The classes Polychaeta and Clitellata are then compared, contrasting characteristics like habitat, locomotion, feeding, and reproduction between marine worms and earthworms/leeches.
Comparing the Codes: Zoological and Botantical NomenclatureICZN
The document summarizes some of the key differences between the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature and the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature, which govern the scientific naming of animals and plants respectively. Some differences include the use of different suffixes for suprageneric ranks, rules around italicization, priority for fossil vs. recent taxa, and allowing or prohibiting tautonyms. Both codes aim for stability and hierarchy in scientific names but approach this goal through somewhat different terminologies and principles.
The document discusses the characteristics of the phylum Chordata. It notes that all chordates possess a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, and gill slits at some point in their development. It describes two subphyla: Cephalochordata, which includes Amphioxus/lancelets, and Urochordata, which includes Tunicates/sea squirts. Tunicates are filter feeders that have a notochord and nerve cord as larvae but lose these traits as adults, while Amphioxus retains its notochord throughout life but never develops a backbone.
This document provides an overview of the textbook "Integrated Principles of Zoology, 14/e" which examines animal life through the scientific study of zoology. The textbook is authored by Cleveland P. Hickman Jr., Larry S. Roberts, Allan Larson, Helen I'Anson, and David Eisenhour and includes 14 chapters discussing topics such as life and biological principles, cells, genetics, evolution, reproduction, and development. It uses principles of physics, chemistry, and the scientific method to explore different levels of biological organization from macromolecules to populations and evolutionary trends across species.
This document provides an overview of the animal kingdom, describing their key characteristics and how they are classified. It discusses that animals are divided into invertebrates and vertebrates. Invertebrates make up 98% of animal species and lack backbones, while vertebrates make up the remaining 2% and include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which all have backbones. It then examines several animal phyla in more detail, describing their defining features, organs and organ systems.
Phylum Annelida - Class Polychaeta, Class Oligochaeta, Class HirudineaMartin Arnaiz
The document summarizes the annelid phylum, focusing on the class Polychaeta. Some key points:
- Polychaeta are segmented marine worms with parapodia used for locomotion and respiration. They display a range of feeding modes from predation to filter feeding.
- They have a distinct head with sensory organs and a retractable pharynx with jaws. Their body segments bear appendages called parapodia with setae.
- Reproduction varies but often involves asexual budding or releasing gametes into the water column in mass spawnings tied to lunar cycles.
- Examples discussed include clam worms, blood worms, fanworms and tubeworms, which may bur
The document provides details on the structure and function of various parts of the respiratory system.
1) The nasal cavity contains respiratory epithelium lined with ciliated cells and goblet cells that secrete mucus to trap particles. It also contains olfactory epithelium specialized for smell.
2) The pharynx and larynx contain pseudostratified ciliated epithelium for breathing and stratified squamous epithelium to protect from abrasion during swallowing and coughing. The vocal cords contain skeletal muscle to modulate voice.
3) The trachea and bronchi contain ciliated respiratory epithelium, glands, cartilage, and smooth muscle. Their function is to conduct air to and from the
The respiratory system functions to exchange gases, move air into and out of the lungs, and protect respiratory surfaces. It includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs. The upper respiratory tract conducts and conditions air from the nose to the bronchi. The lower respiratory tract includes the bronchioles and alveoli where gas exchange occurs. Key structures include the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs.
The document summarizes key anatomical structures of the petrous bone including:
- The trigeminal depression and arcuate eminence on the superior surface.
- The subarcuate fossa, vestibular aqueduct, and cochlear canaliculus on the medial surface.
- The jugular foramen located where the petrous bone meets the occipital bone and contains compartments for neural and vascular structures.
This document outlines the anatomy of a boar's reproductive system. It describes the location and function of the testis, seminal vesicles, cauda, epididymis, caput, ductus deferens, glans penis, bladder, Cowpers gland, sigmoid flexure, retractor penis muscle, scrotum, spermatic cord, external cremaster muscle, tunica layers, corpus epididymis, testicular artery, rete testis, seminiferous tubules, and Leydig cells. Diagrams are included to illustrate the structures and their relationships.
The document compares the characteristics and anatomy of major chordate groups including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It includes diagrams of chordate phylogeny and anatomy as well as descriptions of key defining features such as respiration, circulation, reproduction, temperature regulation, and digestive systems. Overall, the document provides a detailed overview of the diversity and evolution of vertebrate organisms.
Invertebrates lack backbones and account for 95% of animal species. They exhibit diverse morphologies. Sponges are the simplest animals, lacking true tissues. Cnidarians have a simple body plan of a sac with a central cavity and tentacles armed with stinging cells. Lophotrochozoans are a large clade of bilaterians including flatworms, rotifers, mollusks, and annelids. They exhibit a range of body forms and some have feeding structures like lophophores or pass through a trochophore larval stage.
This document contains summaries and diagrams of various tissues and organs that were covered in Lab Exam #2. Key structures that were discussed include skeletal muscle, tendons, neuromuscular junctions, the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, kidneys, ovaries, uterus, vagina, testes, prostate, and urinary bladder. Diagrams show the histological structure of these tissues at both low and high magnification.
Histology of respiratory system larynx trache and lungkohlschuetter
The respiratory system document describes the anatomy and histology of several key structures:
1. The larynx contains cartilage including the thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages that form the framework. It is lined with epithelium and contains vocal folds and vestibular folds.
2. The trachea walls are made of cartilage, smooth muscle, and epithelium. It contains submucosal glands and transitions to bronchi in the lungs.
3. In the lungs, the walls of bronchi contain smooth muscle and cartilage that decrease in smaller bronchioles. Bronchioles lead to alveoli which are lined by pneumocytes and an epithelial layer that forms the blood
The document discusses the structure and derivatives of the integumentary system. It begins by defining integument as the outer protective covering of vertebrates, consisting of skin and its derivatives. The skin proper is composed of epidermis and dermis layers, and contains glands and pigment cells. Skin derivatives include hair, feathers, scales, claws and more which develop from the keratinized outer layer. The document then examines these derivatives in more detail across different vertebrate groups, describing their structure, development and functions.
Marine invertebrates include sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, and other phyla. Sponges are simple multicellular organisms that filter feed using choanocytes. Cnidarians like jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones have radial symmetry and use nematocytes to capture prey. Flatworms are acoelomates with a gastrovascular cavity, and include free-living and parasitic forms.
Dr. Mir discusses airway management, noting it requires both art and science. He emphasizes the anesthesiologist's responsibility to manage the patient's airway. The document then provides details on airway anatomy, evaluating the airway, and clinical airway management techniques. It describes tools for airway assessment including history, physical exam, special investigations like radiography and tests to evaluate anatomy. Overall, the document serves to outline important considerations for airway evaluation and management.
The document summarizes key anatomical features of several mollusk classes including bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods, and the extinct class trilobites. It includes labeled diagrams of a bivalve anatomy, a nudibranch gastropod, a trilobite, a horseshoe crab, and a squid. Key features highlighted include shells, mantles, siphons, gills, hearts, digestive organs, and reproductive structures.
Chordates have five defining characteristics: a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal pouches, an endostyle, and a postanal tail. The phylum Chordata contains three subphyla: Urochordata (tunicates), Cephalochordata (lancelets), and Vertebrata (vertebrates). Vertebrates are further divided into Agnathans (jawless fish) and Gnathostomes (jawed vertebrates).
The document provides information about the fetal pig dissection. Key points include:
- The scientific name of the fetal pig is Sus Scrofa.
- The gestation period for a fetal pig is 112-115 days.
- The document labels and identifies various anatomical structures and organs of the fetal pig such as the shoulder, elbow, digits, hip, knee, umbilical cord, genital papilla, and others.
This document summarizes key characteristics of four phyla - Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, and Mollusca. It describes their defining features, classes, and examples of each class. Porifera includes sponges and has classes of Calcarea, Hexactinellida, Demospongiae, and Sclerospongiae. Cnidaria includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, with classes of Hydrozoa, Scyphozoa, and Anthozoa. Platyhelminthes includes flatworms divided into Turbellaria, Trematoda, and Cestoda. Mollusca covers snails, mussels, oct
The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It is surrounded by structures like the sphenoid bone, cavernous sinuses, and dural layers. The pituitary gland has two lobes - the anterior lobe which produces hormones, and the posterior lobe which stores hormones. It receives blood from the superior and inferior hypophyseal arteries.
This document provides a study guide for gross anatomy topics covered on Midterm One. It lists the bones and bone features of the upper extremity, lower extremity, axial skeleton, vertebral column, sternum, ribs, and articulations students should be able to locate and identify. Key bones of the upper extremity include the scapula, clavicle, humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals and phalanges. Key bones of the lower extremity include the hip bone, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges. The axial skeleton section covers the skull, vertebral column, and sternum/ribs.
This document provides a study guide for gross anatomy topics covered on Midterm One. It lists the bones and bone features of the upper extremity, lower extremity, axial skeleton, vertebral column, sternum, ribs, and articulations students should be able to locate and identify. Key bones of the upper extremity include the scapula, clavicle, humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals and phalanges. Key bones of the lower extremity include the hip bone, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges. The axial skeleton section covers the skull, vertebral column, and sternum/ribs.
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The document describes the stages of tooth development from the bud stage through eruption. It discusses the epithelial and mesenchymal tissues involved including the dental lamina, dental papilla, stellate reticulum, enamel organ. It also describes the formation of dentin, enamel, and cementum, as well as root development and maturation of the periodontal ligament. Finally, it briefly discusses tooth eruption through resorption of bone by osteoclasts.
The document lists the major organs of the respiratory and digestive systems from the trachea down to the rectum and urethra. It then shows a diagram of the front and side views of the muscular system labeling many major muscles like the trapezius, deltoid, pectoralis major, abdominals, gluteals, gastrocnemius and more. The last part diagrams the skeleton labeling bones like the skull, clavicle, scapula, humerus, ribs, vertebral column, sacrum, coxa, femur, tibia, fibula, carpals, metacarpals, tarsals, and phalanges.
4. osculum
Radial canal (yellow)
apopyle
Incurrent canal
(blue)
spongocoel
Ostium
Mesohyl
Prosopyle (vertical line (pink space in between)
Can’t see in picture)
51. Aortic arches
prostomium
Black line = Setae = little hairs
Dorsal blood vessel crop Septa = lines
Under is esophagus gizzard
Cerebral Peritoneum Under intestine
ganglia Seminal seminal Membrane intestine = ventral nerve cord
receptacles vesicles in between
peristomium White line
pharynx septa
65. Subphylum Crustacea
Class Branchiopoda: daphnia, fairy shrimp, brine shrimp
Class Maxillopoda: copepods cyclops:
Class Malacostraca: crabs, lobster, shrimp
66. Subphylum Crustacea; class Malacostraca
anus
Bigger pinchers=
cheliped
telson
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p4 Carapace = outer shell
Rostrum is shell on head area
67. Abdominal extensor muscle on top
Of flexor muscle (go down sides)
gills
Digestive glands covered in
Gonads
Antennae are longer than antennules
71. Subphylum Myriapoda; class Chilopoda = Centipedes
2 legs per segment, flat, venomous
Subphylum Myriapoda; class Diplopoda
4 legs per segment, round, detritivores
72. Subphylum Hexapoda; class Insecta; superorder Exopterygota
Order Orthoptera: grasshopper
Order Blattaria: cockroaches
Order Hymiptera: true bugs
73. Subphylum Hexapoda; class Insecta;
superorder Exopterygota
Order Orthoptera
ovipositer
Tracheae (pink line)
crop
spiracle
Malpighian tubules
74. Spiracle = holes on tergum
(tergum is the top of line Oviposter = little bumps on end
Sternum is under the line) forewing
Hind wing
metathorax mesothorax Prothorax
Where 1st leg is
typanum Trochanter
Coxa is around it
75. • 1st set = maxillary palps connected to the
maxilla
• 2nd set = labial palps connected to labium
76. Subphylum Hexapoda; class Insecta; superorder Endopterygota
Order Coleoptera: beetles
Order Lepidoptera: moths/ butterflies
Order Diptera: flies, gnats, mosquitoes
Order Hymenoptera: wasps, bees, ants