LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2011
ZO 1814 – ANIMAL DIVERSITY AND BIOSYSTEMATICS
Date : 18-04-2011 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
Part A (Answer ALL) 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
- What is called a ‘taxon’?
- Define “Biodiversity Hotspots”.
- What is called an ‘Allotype’?
- Mention the benefits of pictorial key.
- Differentiate allopatric species from sympatric species.
- What is systematics?
- Comment on “lagoons”.
- What is called a sibling species?
- Write a note on “Systema naturae”.
- Mention the importance of wetlands.
Part B (Answer ANY FOUR) 4 x 10 = 40 Marks
- Explain the stratification of marine ecosystem.
- Write an account on “Wild Life Protection Act 1972”.
- Explain the problems of taxonomists.
- Briefly explain the advantages of rain forests.
- Write an account on species concepts.
- Write an account on taxonomic keys.
Part C (Answer ANY TWO) 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
- Discuss issues related to the conservation of Indian Biodiversity
- Form an essay on ecosystems of India.
- Discuss in detail the applications of taxonomy.
- Explain the different approaches to taxonomy.
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