BACHELOR Zoology

INVERTEBBRATA & CHORDATA

1st Year Examination

(July - 2023)
Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Ten Questions. Each question Carry 10 marks

1. Discuss the distinguishing features and ecological roles of arthropods, emphasizing their diversity
and significance in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

2. Evaluate the adaptations of molluscs for different habitats, emphasizing the structural and
behavioural characteristics that contribute to their ecological success.

3. Analyse the life cycle and ecological importance of annelids, focusing on their roles in soil health
and nutrient cycling.

4. Discuss the unique reproductive strategies and ecological roles of echinoderms in marine
environments.

5. Evaluate the structural and physiological adaptations of nematodes, emphasizing their impact on
soil ecology and parasitic interactions.

6. Analyse the ecological significance of Platyhelminthes, emphasizing their roles as parasites and
predators in various ecosystems.

7. Discuss the diversity and ecological roles of coelenterates, emphasizing the structural features
that contribute to their success in marine environments.

8. Evaluate the adaptations of chordates for different modes of locomotion, emphasizing the
diversity of vertebrate forms and functions.

9. Analyse the ecological roles of amphibians in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on
their contributions to nutrient cycling.

10. Discuss the adaptations of reptiles for life on land, emphasizing their physiological and
behavioural traits that contribute to their success in diverse environments.

11. Evaluate the ecological significance of birds, emphasizing their roles in pollination, seed
dispersal, and predator-prey relationships.

12. Analyse the diverse adaptations of mammals for different ecological niches, focusing on their
roles in ecosystems as herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.