LSE-10 Solved Assignment 2019 Animal Diversity-II (IGNOU BSC/BDP)

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ASSIGNMENT
(Tutor Marked Assignment)
Animal Diversity-II

Course Code: LSE-10
Assignment Code: LSE-10/TMA/2019
Maximum Marks: 100

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1. Discuss the affinities, ancestry and evolution of hemichordates and protochordates.
2. Discuss adaptations of fishes and amphibians to their respective habitats.
3. Explain dentition in mammals based on their dietary habits.
4. Describe the accessory respiratory organs for air breatting in fishes and buccal respiration in frog.
5. Describe the specialised derivatives of integument in mammals.
6. Describe the variations in urinary systems in vertebrates belonging to different groups.
7. Discuss the functional adaptations of limb skeletons in mammals.
8. Explain the meaning and advantages of colouraton and mimicry in animals.
9. Discuss the innate behavior in chordate animals.
10. Write short notes on the following:
    (a)Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes
    (b)Pituitary of Bony fishes