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Question 12 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Bathsponge:
Answer
(i) It belongs to phylum porifera.
(ii) It bears numberous pores on its body called ostia and oscula.
(iii) It has special type of cell-collar cells.
(iv) It has good ability of regeneration.
(v) It is always attached to substratum and hence do not show locomotion.
(vi) Its body is supported by spicules or spongin fibres.
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Question 22 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Bat:
Answer
(i) Bat belongs to class Mammalia.
(ii) It is adapted for aerial mode of life.
(iii) Bat is a warm blooded animal.
(iv) It is viviparous.
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Question 32 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Petromyzon:
Answer
(i) Petromyzon belongs to class cyclostomata.
(ii) The skin is soft without scales.
(iii) Endoskeleton is cartilagenous.
(iv) It is an ectoparasite.
(v) It has jawless mouth with suckers.
(vi) Paired appendages are absent.
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Question 42 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Herdmania:
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(i)Herdmania belongs to sub-phylum-Urochordata.
(ii)Body is covered by skin-like test or tunic.
(iii) Notochord is present only in the tail region.
(iv) It is a hermaphrodite.
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Question 52 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Amphioxus:
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(i) Amphioxus belongs Cephalochordata. to sub-phylum.
(ii) Notochord is present throught the body length.
(iii) Pharynx is very large and contains gill-slits.
(iv) It is unisexual.
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Question 62 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Balanoglossus:
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(i) Balanoglossus belongs to phylum Hemichordata.
(ii) Notochord is present in proboscis region.
(iii) Marine animal lives in burrows in sand.
(iv) Has pharyngeal gill slits.
(v) It is a unisexual animal.
(vi) It has pharyngeal gill slits.
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Question 72 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Centipede:
Answer
(i) Centipede belongs to phylum Arthropoda.
(ii) Body shows many jointed appendages.
(ii) Centipede is triploblastic and eucoelomate and Bilaterally symmetrical.
(iv) Chitinous exoskeleton is present around their body.
(v) It is unisexual.
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Question 82 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Jellyfish:
Answer
(i) Jelly fish belongs to Phylum Coelenterata.
(ii) Cnidoblast bearing tentacles are present around the mouth. Tentacles are useful for capturing the prey whereas cnidoblasts inject the toxin in the body of the prey.
(iii) Body is umbrella shaped, hence called Medusa.
(iv) It is diploblastic, and shows radial symmetry.
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Question 92 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Lizard:
Answer
(i) It belongs to class Reptilia.
(ii) It is cold-blooded (Poikilotherm).
(iii) It shows creeping movement as body cannot be lifted up.
(iv) Neck is present between head and trunk.
(v) External ear is absent.
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Question 102 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Frog:
Answer
(i) Frog belongs to class Amphibia.
(ii) Can live in water as well as on land during adult life.
(iii) Skin is without any exoskeleton and is usually kept moist for respiration.
(iv) They have two pairs of appendages. Digits are without claws.
(v) External ear is absent but tympanum is present.
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Question 112 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Crocodile:
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(i) Crocodile belongs to class Reptilia.
(ii) Skin is dry and scaly.
(iii) It is a cold-blooded (Poikilothermic) animal.
(iv) Body is divided into head, neck, trunk and tail.
(v) Crocodiles are oviparous.
(vi) It creeps on land.
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Question 122 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Penguin:
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(i) This animal belongs to class Aves.
(ii) They are found at the south pole, ie. at Antarctica, which is a cold region.
(iii) Exoskeleton shows feathers.
(iv) Penguin is warm-blooded.
(v) They are adapted to a cold region life.
(vi) Penguin is oviparous.
(vii) Neck is present between head and trunk.
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Question 132 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Elephant:
Answer
(i) Elephant belongs to class mammalia.
(ii) Body shows differentiation into head, neck, trunk and tail.
(iii) Mammary glands are present.
(iv) The heart is four chambered.
(v) Largest terrestrial mammal.
(vi) It is warm-blooded.
(vii) Body is divided into head, neck, trunk and tail.
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Question 142 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Grasshopper:
Answer
(i) Grasshopper belongs to phylum Arthropoda.
(ii) Body is covered with chitinous exoskeleton.
(iii) Body is divided into head, thorax and abdomen.
(iv) There are two pairs of wings and three pairs of jointed appendages for locomotion.
(v) It is bilaterally symmetrical.
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Question 152 Marks
Write the characteristics with reference to their classification:
Rohu:
Answer
(i) Rohu belongs to class pisces.
(ii) It is found in fresh water.
(iii) It is a bony fish.
(iv) Skin shows presence of scales.
(v) Respiration occurs with gills.
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