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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

1. What is called a ‘taxon’?
2. Define “Biodiversity Hotspots”.
3. What is called an ‘Allotype’?
4. Mention the benefits of pictorial key.
5. Differentiate allopatric species from sympatric species.
6. What is systematics?
7. Comment on “lagoons”.
8. What is called a sibling species?
9. Write a note on “Systema naturae”.
10. Mention the importance of wetlands.

 

Part B                                     (Answer ANY FOUR)                                                     4 x 10 = 40 Marks

11. Explain the stratification of marine ecosystem.
12. Write an account on “Wild Life Protection Act 1972”.
13. Explain the problems of taxonomists.
14. Briefly explain the advantages of rain forests.
15. Write an account on species concepts.
16. Write an account on taxonomic keys.

 

Part C                                     (Answer ANY TWO)                                                     2 x 20 = 40 Marks

17. Discuss issues related to the conservation of Indian Biodiversity
18. Form an essay on ecosystems of India.
19. Discuss in detail the applications of taxonomy.
20. Explain the different approaches to taxonomy.

 

 

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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

 

1. Differentiate bi-nomenclature from tri-nomenclature with examples.
2. What are agamospecies?.
3. Differentiate Philapatric species from Incipient species
4. Correlate quarantine and taxonomy.
5. Define “Gamma taxonomy”.
6. Differentiate polytypic species from monotypic species.
7. Mention the characteristics of lotic and lentic habitats.
8. How does sanctuary differ from zoos?
9. Mention the duties of Conservator of Forests.
10. List down the components of Linnaean hierarchy.

 

Section – B

Answer any FOUR of the following:                                                                      4 x 10 = 40 Marks

11. How taxonomy is important in mineral prospecting, soil fertility and public health.
12. Taxonomy is the basis for all specialisations in biology. Explain how?
13. Write an account on the following and mention the criticism for the same

• Evolutionary species concept (b) Biological species concept.

14. Write an account on “biodiversity conservation plans”.
15. Briefly explain the possible ecological implications of ‘Sedhu Samuthiram Project”.
16. Write an account on the cetacean resources of India.

 

Section – C

Answer any TWO of the following:                                                                        2 x 20 = 40 Marks

 

17. Elaborate the newer trends in Taxonomy.
18. Form an essay on kinds of zoological classification.
19. Write an account on the following

• Kyoto protocol (b) Marine Productivity

20. Write an essay on threats to Indian biodiversity and add a note on National Environmental Policy.

 

 

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