LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI– 600 034
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
SECOND SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2003
ZO 2500/ ZOO 502 CHORDATA
01.11.2003 Max: 100 Marks
1.00 – 4.00
part – a
I Answer ALL the following questions (10 ´ 2 = 20 Marks)
- Give the characteristic features of chordates.
- List four flightless birds.
- Comment on Narcine.
- Draw a neat labelled pectorlal girdle of varanus.
- What is synsacrum?
- Give the adaptations of Draco volans.
- What is Hatchek’s pit?
- What are accessory respiratory organs? Give an example.
- Comment on cycloid scale.
- Give the dental formula of rabbit and man.
PART – B
II Answer any four of the following (4 ´ 10 = 40 Marks)
- What is retrogressive metamorphosis? Explain with reference to Ascidia.
- Give an account of snake venom and biting mechanism.
- Explain the arterial system of shark.
- Give an account of male and female urinogenital system of rat.
- Briefly explain the different types jaw suspensions.
- Describe the venous system of Calotes.
PART – C
III Answer any TWO of the following (2 ´ 20 = 40 Marks)
- Write an essay on migration of birds.
- Write an essay on parental care in fishes.
- Explain the organization and affinities of Amphioxus.
- Explain the different types of respiration in frog.
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