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Chapter 14-Fish,
Amphibians, & Reptiles
Section 1-Chordates & Vertebrates
Chordates
1. Notochord: the structure that becomes the
backbone in vertebrates.
2. Postanal tail-a muscular structure at the end
of the developing chordate.
3. Nerve cord: tube like structure that develops
into the brain and spinal chord.
4. Gill slits-in developing chordates, the paired
openings found in the area between the
mouth and digestive tube.
Section 1-continued
Vertebrates
1. Have all of the above characteristics
2. Endoskeleton-internal skeleton/framework
made up of bone and/or cartilage.
3. Vertebrae-the backbone surrounds and
protects the spinal nerve cord.
4. Protective skin -covers the vertebrate (hair,
feathers, and scales)
Types of Vertebrates
Jawless fish- lamprey, hagfish
Cartilaginous Fish- shark, ray, skate
Bony Fish- salmon, bass, sea horse, nemo
Amphibians- frog, toad, salamander
Reptiles- turtle, lizard, snake, crock & alli
Birds- stork (how else do you think you got
here), eagle, turkey, duck, ostrich
Mammals- human, whale, bat, mouse, lion,
cow, otter
Circle graphs
We will construct a
circle graph from the
data shown on page
400, showing what
percentages of species
belongs to each
vertebrate group.
Fish-section 2
Fish Characteristics
1. All fish are ectotherms-cold blooded
2. Live in fresh and salt water
3. Most have scales
4. A streamlined shape, muscular tail, and fins
Fish
Fish have highly developed sensory systems
Have a 2-chambered heart (oxygen-filled
blood mixes with carbon dioxide-filled blood)
Have gills for the exchange of CO2 & O2
Types of Fish
Jawless Fish- have round, toothed mouths and long,
tubelike bodies covered with scale- less, slimy skin.
Cartilaginous Fish- have skeletons made of cartilage
(sharks, rays, skates), have scales
Bony Fish- about 95% of all fish
~ swim bladder ~is an air sac that allows the fish to
adjust its density in response to the density of the
surrounding water
Importance of Fish
They provide food for many animals and
humans.
Fish farming and commercial fishing“fishing is central to the livelihood and food
security of some 200 million people,
especially in the developing world, while one
out of five depends on fish as the primary
source of protein.”
What is the disadvantage of having a
two-chambered heart?
FYI
When referring to many individuals of a a
single species, the plural is fish. When
referring to several individuals of more than
on species, the plural is fishes.
African lung fish
Summarize
Amphibians-section 3
Amphibian means “double life”-they spend
part of their lives in water and part on land.
Examples: Frogs, toads and salamanders
They are ectotherms (their body temperature
changes when the temperature of their
surroundings changes).
Hibernation (inactivity during cold weather)
vs. Estivation (inactivity during the hot, dry
months
Amphibian body systems
Respiration-oxygen and carbon dioxide are
exchanged through the skin and the mouth
lining (skin is moist and thin), most also have
small-simple saclike lungs.
Circulation- 3 chambered heart, where there
is limited mixing of oxygen filled and carbon
dioxide filled blood.
body systems-con’t
Reproduction- amphibians depend on water for
reproduction. Most females lay the eggs in
water, (some tree frogs-in a thick gelatin on the
underside of leaves).
Development- most go through metamorphosis
(eggs, tadpoles, adults). As tadpoles grow into
frogs and toads, they develop legs, lungs, and
a three-chambered heart.
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Eyewitness video-Amphibians
What adaptations do amphibians have to
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2.
3.
4.
live on land?
BreathingSupportSurviving winterReproduction-
Importance of Amphibians
Help keep insect populations in control
They are a source of food for other animals
Humans use the toxin from poison arrow frogs for
hunting
Researchers are using amphibians in regeneration
studies in hope of developing new ways of treating
humans who have lost limbs.
Biological Indicators-are species whose overall health
reflects the health of a particular ecosystem
Reptiles
~Reptile characteristics~
Reptiles are ectotherms w/thick, dry,
waterproof skin covered w/scales
They breathe w/lungs and have a 3
chambered heart.
Use internal fertilization and lay eggs
w/shells; the amniotic egg provides a
complete environment for the embryo.
Three Groups of Reptiles
Lizards and Snakes
Have jaws that unhinge so they can swallow
their prey whole.
Turtles
Have a two-part shell made of hard, bony
plates for protection against predators.
Crocodiles and Alligators
Are lizard-shaped with large, deep scales on their backs.
shape
They are among the few reptiles that care for their young.
~Crocks~
Have a narrow head
with a triangular snout
~Alligators~
U-shaped nose
Top jaw-overlaps bottom jaw
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Eyewitness video-Reptiles
Adaptations for Land
1. Prevent water loss2. Climbing, running-
3. Breathing4. Circulation5. Reproduction-
In
We are family-section 1 transparency
IN
Why are tunicates and lancelets classified as
chordates?
In
The largest living fish is the Whale Shark.
15-18 meters
Up to 10 tons
The smallest freshwater fish is the dwarf
pygmy goby which measures ______ long.
A. nine meters
B. nine centimeters
C. nine millimeters
In
Name 3 classes of fish and
give an example of each.
Give me a second..
I’m thinking!
In
What kind of environment do frogs live in?
Why might frogs be sensitive to pollution in air
and water?
(http://www.amphibiaweb.org
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Ectotherms do not perspire or pant. How do
they control body temperature (you can use
an example if that helps).
IN
Why are amphibians considered to be
biological indicators?
Answer to In
They live on land, reproduce in water, and
absorb gases from the air through their skin.
They are sensitive to chemical changes on
land, in water, and in the air.
IN
Explain the difference between
hibernation and estivation,
use an example to help explain.