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DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS CHENNAI 600 006

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HIGHER SECONDARY FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION - MAY-2022
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9 Compare schizocoelom with enterocoelom :
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• The body is fully covered with oily feathers.

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12 Role of Charles Darwin in relation to concept of species :

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21 Fundamental distinct features of chordates :
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