LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
ZO 1814 – ANIMAL DIVERSITY AND BIOSYSTEMATICS
Date : 27-04-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
Section – A
Answer ALL questions: 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
- Differentiate bi-nomenclature from tri-nomenclature with examples.
- What are agamospecies?.
- Differentiate Philapatric species from Incipient species
- Correlate quarantine and taxonomy.
- Define “Gamma taxonomy”.
- Differentiate polytypic species from monotypic species.
- Mention the characteristics of lotic and lentic habitats.
- How does sanctuary differ from zoos?
- Mention the duties of Conservator of Forests.
- List down the components of Linnaean hierarchy.
Section – B
Answer any FOUR of the following: 4 x 10 = 40 Marks
- How taxonomy is important in mineral prospecting, soil fertility and public health.
- Taxonomy is the basis for all specialisations in biology. Explain how?
- Write an account on the following and mention the criticism for the same
- Evolutionary species concept (b) Biological species concept.
- Write an account on “biodiversity conservation plans”.
- Briefly explain the possible ecological implications of ‘Sedhu Samuthiram Project”.
- Write an account on the cetacean resources of India.
Section – C
Answer any TWO of the following: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
- Elaborate the newer trends in Taxonomy.
- Form an essay on kinds of zoological classification.
- Write an account on the following
- Kyoto protocol (b) Marine Productivity
- Write an essay on threats to Indian biodiversity and add a note on National Environmental Policy.
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