BIO 1111 Practical Study Guide

Flashcards for studying key concepts related to protists, plants, and animals from the BIO 1111 practical study guide.

Paramecium

A protist characterized by cilia, fast movement, and an oval shape.

Amoeba

A protist that uses pseudopodia for movement and has a blob shape.

Euglena

A protist with a flagellum, green color, and elongated shape.

Spirogyra

An algae with a filamentous structure and spiral-shaped chloroplasts.

Volvox

A green spherical colony of protists.

Moss (Bryophyta)

A nonvascular plant that is gametophyte dominant and reproduces via spores.

Selaginella (Lycophyta)

A vascular plant that reproduces through spores and is classified as a sporophyte.

Fern (Monilophyta)

A vascular plant that is sporophyte dominant and reproduces via spores.

Pine (Coniferophyta)

A vascular plant that produces seeds and does not require water for reproduction.

Lily (Anthophyta)

A vascular plant that produces seeds and flowers, also does not require water.

Annelida

A phylum of animals characterized by segmented worms.

Mollusca

A phylum of animals with soft bodies and a mantle, includes squids.

Arthropoda

A phylum characterized by an exoskeleton and jointed appendages, such as crayfish.

Echinodermata

A phylum known for radial symmetry and the presence of tube feet, exemplified by sea stars.

Chordata

A phylum distinguished by the presence of a backbone; includes frogs and fish.