Some questions on Invertebrate Zoology (Hons.

1. Describe the structure, development, physiology and reproduction of Obelia medusa.

2. What is meant by metagenesis? Explain it with reference to the life-cycle of Obelia.
3. Define polymorphism. Illustrate it with suitable diagrams from the Order- Siphonophora.
4. What is a coral reef? On the basis of structural organization how corals may be classified? Define
economic importance of coral reefs
5. Define parasitism. Discuss the parasitic adaptations in Fasciola. State the clinical features of
fascioliasis.
6. Discuss the affinities of Ctenophora with the related groups.
7. Which of the larval stages of Fasciola are free swimming and which are parasitic?
8. Draw and describe the reproductive system of Fasciola.
9. Write about the life cycle of Ascaris giving suitable diagrams.
10. Describe the important events in the life cycle of Fasciola hepatica.
11. Which larval stage of Ascaris in infective to man?
12. Describe parasitic adaptations in Ascaris.
13. How a male and female of Ascaris can be identified through external characters? Which stage of
the life cycle of Ascaris is infective? How its larvae enter alimentary canal of host from its lung?
14. Draw and describe the male reproductive system of Ascaris. What pathogenecity does it cause?