One difference between the 'fishapod', Tikaalik, and the early tetrapod, Acanthostega, is... Group of answer choices the loss of dorsal fins in Acanthostega. the presence of a flattened skull with dorsally facing orbits in Acanthostega. the loss of fin rays and the replacement of digits in Acanthostega. the loss of a caudal fin in Acanthostega

Q: name and describe the craniates that are not vertebrates?

A: Vertebrates are known as craniates because of the presence of a skull or cranium. Craniata includes…

Q: What are the features that result in tunicate’s being classified as an animal, chordate and…

A: Urochordata are also known as tunicates because outer body of tunicates is covered by tunic which is…

Q: Amphioxus does not possess a vertebral column? yes or no?

A: Amphioxus  They are also known as lanceolate and belonging to the group of invertebrate animals.

Q: Which feature is found only in gnathostomes?     both pelvic and pectoral fins or appendages…

A: Gnathostomes are those organism who have jaws in their body. It includes two groups: Pisces: It…

Q: How are the valves of a brachiopod oriented in terms of the dorsalventral axis?

A: Brachiopods belong to the Phylum Brachiopoda, which is a monophyletic group. These organisms are…

Q: How are the echinoderms significant to the marine environment? Relate some (at least two) of their…

A: Echinoderms -- Echinoderms are the members of the phylum Echinodermata . Animals have numerous…

Q: What characteristics is the ancestor of tetrapods thought to have had? Choose all that apply

A: Tetrapods  Tetrapods are the group of animals that have four legs. It the major group of animal and…

Q: Which of the following is not a synapomorphy of craniates?

A: Craniates are a group of chordates that includes many organisms that have a cranium or a braincase.…

Q: What is the only difference between a fish and tetrapod

A: The change in the heritable characteristics of the species across many generations is called…

Q: Are there economically important species of hexapods and myriapods?    What is their overall…

A: Hexapods  They are the six legged animals such as butterfly, bees, housefly etc.

Q: Name the two groups of nonvertebrate chordates.

A: Non- vertebrate consist of the following two groups:-

Q: If snakes are limbless, how can they be consideredtetrapods?

A: The organisms of the ecosystem have significant properties. Depending upon the different features of…

Q: Nimravids Skeleton vs Siberian Tiger Skeleton vs Smilodon Necator Skelton Compare and contrast the…

A: Nimravids are a group of extinct carnivorous mammals that lived from the Eocene to the Miocene epoch…

Q: What features of typical amphibians prevent them from living entirely on land?

A: Amphibians are the organisms which are vertebrates as they possess distinct backbone. They live…

Q: Explain how each molluscan feature is modified, compared to gastropod and bivalve body plans. 1)…

A: Cephalopods, Gastropods and Bivalvia are all classes of Molluscs. They differ in their habitats. For…

Q: Are the chelicerae of horseshoe crabs homologous or analogous to (1) scorpion pedipalps? (2)…

A: Horseshoe crabs are present in the cephalothorax region. It has walking legs which are the modified…

Q: What external anatomical features of amphibians are associated with their dual life on land and in…

A: The word amphibian is a Greek word “amphi” and “bio”. “amphi” means dual or both kinds and “bio,”…

Q: The following image is from a scientific publication by paleontologist Niel Shubin, who was part of…

A: Homologous structures such as organs or bones are the structures which posses similar anatomical…

Q: Torsion is a unique characteristic of the a. bivalves. b. gastropods. c. chitons. d.…

A: Every group of organisms has some special characteristics that make them unique from others.…

Q: How does the lifestyle of a gastropod differ from that of a cephalopod?Identify adaptations that…

A: To describe: The way in which the lifestyle of a gastropod differs from that of a cephalopod.…

Q: SO you wish to be a chordate do you? Which of the following are not essential to that distinction? O…

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Q: What differences in morphology among Osteolepiformes (Eusthenopteron), Tiktaalik, and Ichthyostega.…

A: Osteolepiforme- Long and slender, with posterior fins set far back and a long mouth lined with…

Q: How are the echinoderms significant to the marine environment? Relate at least three of their…

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Q: Which structure(s) occur ONLY in chordata? (check all of which are true) A. Notochord B. Dorsal…

A: Chordates are phylum of animal kingdom which is bilaterally symmetrical consisting of organ level of…

Q: Why are echinoderms considered part of the Deuterostomes, despite having incredibly unique…

A: Echinoderms are marine, spiny invertebrates belonging to the phylum Echinodermata, superphylum…

Q: Why was the medusa stage lost in some cnidarians? Do you think it is more advantageous

A: Solution : In the phylum Cnidaria, which includes jellyfish and sea anemones, polyp and medusa are…

Q: How do the skin and respiratory systems of amniotes differ from those of their early tetrapod…

A: Amniotes belongs to the kingdom Animalia and phylum Chordata. They belong to the clade of tetrapod…

Q: what are the advantages and disadvantages of carapace and plastron in turtles

A: Turtles belong to the Testudines family of reptiles, which are distinguished by a shell made…

Q: What happened to the digits as tetrapod legs evolved

A: Evolution is a continuously occurring process that involves a change in organisms due to the…

Q: Why are Echinodermata known as the sister group to the chordates?

A: Starfish, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, sand dollars, and crinoids are all members of…

Q: What are the characteristics of a female mud crab ( Scylla serrate) on its third maxillipeds?

A: Mouthparts consist of maxillae, mandibles,labium ,labrum and hypopharynx.there mouth is…

Q: What is a body structure that is found in Bony fish but not in Cartilaginous fish?   Teeth Gills…

A: The animal kingdom is diverse constructing millions of species. Fishes are one group of vertebrates…

Q: All of the following are clades of amphibians EXCEPT O Urodela Apoda Tuataras Anura

A: Amphibians are the kinds of cold blooded and vertebrate animal that can sustain both on land and…

Q: You do not have a notochord, a tail, or pharyngealslits. How do we know that you are a chordate?

A: Phylum Chordata is the most common phylum present in the animal kingdom. These animals have…

Q: What are examples of the following groups of vertebrates: Chondrichthyes, Actinopterygii,…

A: The vertebrates are a group of animals that have a spinal cord that is enclosed by cartilage or a…

Q: Lateral undulation is a type of locomotion used by many basal Chordates, but it is used by derived…

A: Option 1 is correct because all living crocodilians are aquatic and they swim with lateral…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a defining chordate characteristic? O post-anal tail O vertebrae O…

A: Introduction Chordates belong to the kingdom Animalia. They are group of animals which include…

Q: Fill in the blanks: is a large phylum of animals that includes the vertebrates together with the sea…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Q. 1 Answer : Chordata. Explanation : Chordata Is A largest Phylum Of…

Q: Echinoderm skeleton consists of: An internal skeleton of calcium carbonate. O a. O b. An internal…

A: Endoskeleton- The hard part which is the internal support of the structure is called an…

Q: Explain the relationship between the Vertebrata and these invertebrates.

A: The classification of phylum chordata is divide into three subphylum, i.e., Urochordata (Tunicata),…

Q: Explain why are hemichordates classified "not true Chordates

A: The phylum Hemichordata includes worm-like marine organisms with a proboscis that grows out of the…

Classification of Marine Organisms

Classification is a way of categorizing organisms that enables an easy process of identification of such organisms. All living things are classified by grouping them under specific categories. The grouping is done based on the close relativeness of the organisms. The classification tool requires knowledge of characteristics, differences, and similarities between different organisms.