2nd Long Exam

Name: Date:

Section:

1. What is tagmatization, and why is it advantageous for metameric animals?

2. Explain how, in spite of being armorlike covering, the exoskeleton permits movement and growth.

3. Why is the arthropod exoskeleton often cited as the major reason for their success?

4. In what way does homometabolous metamorphosis of insects reduce competition between immature
and adult stages? Give specific example

5. List as many as you can of how insects communicate with each other. in each case, what is the form
and purpose of the communication?

6. Why is pentaradial symmetry adaptive for echinoderms?

7. How are the skeletal and muscular systems of amphibians adapted for life on land?

8. Could a fish drown? Explain. Would it make a difference if the fish open-ocean fish, such as a tuna, or
a fish such as a freshwater perch?

9. List the adaptations that make life on land possible for reptile. explain why each is adaptive.

10. Why is the tooth structure important in the study of mammals?

RUBIC FOR EVALUATION

Criteria Point Description of Rubric

Range
Excellent 5.0
• The question is explained thoroughly in depth without being
redundant
• A deep understanding of the concept to be discussed is
reflected in the answer.
• There is sufficient number of very good examples.
• Organization and cohesion are impeccable.

Good 4.0 – 4.9

• The question is explained adequately with reasonable depth.
• A thorough understanding of the concept to be discussed is
reflected in the answer.
 • There is sufficient number of good examples.
• Organization and cohesion is very good.

Acceptable 2.1 – 4.0

• The question is explained adequately with acceptable depth,
some redundancy is evident.
• An adequate understanding of the concept to be discussed
is reflected in the answer.
• There are some good examples.
• Organization and cohesion is acceptable.

Poor 1.0 – 2.9

• The question is explained poorly and without much depth,
several redundancies are present
• Incomplete and poor understanding of the concept to be
discussed is apparent.
• There are few examples stated, some may be wrong.
• Organization and cohesion is lacking.

Unacceptable 0 – 0.99
• The question is explained poorly and without depth, does
not address the core of the question.
• Incomplete and poor understanding of the concepts needed
for the answer.
• Examples are not fit for the question.
• Organization and cohesion is not evident.