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Thallose liverwort-Kingdom Plantae-Phylum Marchantiophyta
Licorice fern-Kingdom Plantae-Phylum Pteridophyta-dots underneath the leaves-grows on trees
Rockweed- Brown algae- Superkingdom Stramenopila
Sword fern-Kingdom Plantae-Phylum Pteridophyta-only little section of leaf is attached to stem-grows in clumps on the ground
Pacific laver-red algae-Superkingdom Archaeplastida
Porifera - which cell type provide external protection
The freshwater Porifera(sponges) are part of the .......... class.
Phylum Porifera, Class Calcarea - spicules are formed from
Three main groups(taxonomic classes), which fall into three main structural groups in Porifera are
Order: CollembolaActive: They are active year round, but they will be most active on days where it is cooler. Metamorphosis: Ametabolous Habitat: Typically found in soil, decaying wood, compost, etc. Can also be found near freshwater. Life Fact: Single life cycle will only take around 3-5 weeks. Description: - small in size; segmented thorax - 6 legs - wingless - tail-like apendage found in their hind body under their abdomen - chewing mouthparts - 2 segmented antennae - have ocelli; no compound eyes
Order: TrichopteraMetamorphosis: homometabolous/complete Habitat: typically found near water such as streams, lakes, and ponds Diet: larave will fed on fragments of plants, or dead organisms while adults will only feed on liquids. Life Fact: Eggs are layed underwater. Females can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes when laying their eggs. Description: - 2 pairs of large wings that fold over abdomen; hairy - 2 long antennae, some are longer than the wings - 2 compound eyes and 2-3 ocelli - 6 legs - larvae have chewing mouthparts, but as they grow into adults they lack developed mouthparts because they only feed on liquids
Order: MegalopteraMetamorphosis: homometabolous/complete Habitat: these are acquatic insects, so they live in water Life Fact: They live for 2 or 3 years underwater before coming winged adults Description: - 2 pairs of large membranous wings often have dark spots - chewing mouthparts - long segmented antennae - 3 simple eyes - 6 legs
Order: PlecopteraMetamorphosis: Ametabolous Habitat: These insects live in lakes, ponds, or typically anywhere they are submerged in water Life Fact: They are indicators of excellent water quality Description: - chewing mouthparts - 2 long antennae - 2 cerci - 4 membranous wings each of which are folded flat - 6 legs - 2 compund eyes and 3 ocelli
Order: DipteraMetamorphosis: Holometabolous/complete Habitat: They are a very diverse species so they can be found almost anywhere. Life Fact: They have receptors for taste and smell on their legs Description: - 2 wings - sucking mouthparts - 2 antennae, but they vary in shape and size - Legs can also vary in this order, but they will never have traditional jointed legs - large compound eyes
Order: NotopteraMetamorphosis: simple/incompleteActive: They are only active when it is cold. Habitat: live in cold environments such as ice caves and glaciers. Diet: Adults eat small insects and larvae eat dead insects and some plants Life Fact: They live alone or in pairs Description: - no wings - long segemented bodies - long cerci and long antennae - biting mouthparts - small compound eyes - 6 legs
Order: Diplura Metamorphosis: AmetabolousHabitat: Found in moists areas such as soil, leaves, mossLife Fact: 800 described species Description: - small in size - wingless - 2 long cerci - no eyes - 2 long antennae - biting mouthparts - segmented legs
Order: OdonataMetamorphosis: simple/incomplete Habitat: Typically found in freshwater habitats, only straying from water when huntingDiet: Eat any other insects they can catch Life Fact: Over 5,000 described species Description: - 2 pairs of transparent membranous wings - 1 pair of large compound eyes - Filliform antennae - 6 legs, used for grasping prey and mates - Chewing mouthparts, mandibles - long thin abdomen
Order: RaphidiopteraMetamorphosis: Holometabolous/CompleteHabitat: Forest; We would find them here in Western North America Life Fact: Researchers found some recognizable ancestors to these insects found during the Early JurassicDescription: - Chewing mouthparts - Large compound eyes and 3 ocelli - 2 pairs of equal wings; some transparent - 1 pair of antennae - 3 pairs of legs - Cerci are absent
Order: MecopteraMetamorphosis: homometabolous/complete Habitat: Found in moist/damp environmentsDiet: Adults and larvae eat dead insects, pollen, nectar, etc. Life Fact: Eggs are laid in damp areasDescription: - 2 pairs of large membranous wings; wings fold over abdomen - compund eyes on either side of their head, and 3 ocelli - long beaklike mouth - long, filiform, segmented, antennae - chewing mouthparts - 6 long legs with claw-like tips on each leg
Order: NeuropteraMetamorphosis: homometabolous/complete Habitat: Found in a variety of habitats. They can be found in deserts, rainforests, or anywhere on vegetation. Diet: Adults eat nectar, yeast, and some are predaceous. Larvae are able so suck to feed. Life Fact: Order contains 6,010 described species Description: - large compund eyes and certain species have ocelli - chewing mouthparts with strong mandibles - 2 pairs of membranous wings that fold flat or tent-like over their abdomen - long antennae - long cylinder-like body