Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 49

Short Answer

Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
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Definitions:

Hemichordates

A phylum of sedentary, wormlike deuterostomes.

Deuterostomes

A group of animals characterized by a specific pattern of development, including the formation of the anus from the first opening in the embryo, followed by the mouth.

Acorn Worms

Marine invertebrates in the phylum Hemichordata, known for their burrowing habits and acorn-shaped proboscis, playing a vital role in marine ecosystems.

Species Diversity

The variety of species within a region or ecosystem, encompassing species richness and the complexity of their interactions.