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segmented body, chitinous Exo, muscle attachment, protection, molted
Gills (aquatic species)Book gills (aquatic species)Book lungs (arachnids et al.)Tracheal system with spiracles (insects et al.)Combination of the above
Jointed appendages vary in form and function Walking/swimmingWings for flightSensory (antennae, pedipalps, etc.)Mouthparts
light-sensing organs, large brains (cepha) image forming eye
Complete digestive system has stomach and digestive glands for more efficient digestion
Head-foot—sensory organs, feeding organs and means of locomotionVisceral mass—internal organs (digestive system, kidneys, gonads)
Gastropods feed using tongue-like structure with chitinous teeth to scrape algae off of hard surfaces (radula)
Cephalopods capture prey with tentacles and have a sharp beak that can be used to take bites
rich in easily digestible energy and protein; also called a growth diet
takes into account trade-offs between nutrients and toxins
are basic source of caloric energy, nearly all primates include in diets, but none could survive without other foods: insects and leaves that provide amino acids and vitamins and minerals
howler monkeys and catarrhines, might be adaptation for detecting leaves that are high in protein content and low in fiber and ripe fruits
_____ ___ is important = some groups will eat different things but have the same nutrient uptake
high quality foods are seasonally scarce? _____ ____ to find enough preferred foods
East African chimpanzees obtain iron and aluminum from
Mountain gorillas obtain essential minerals like magnesium from
lower quality food to fall back on for survival, available year-round
Reduce body temperatures, metabolic rates, and exposure to predators
Uni-male or multi-male matrilineal societiesOne male versus multiple males depends on how large the
Many primates obtain essential fats and starches from ___