Classification of Biodiversity
Classification of Biodiversity: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Pisces, Mammals, Amphibians, Platyhelminthes, Angiosperms, Invertebrates Animals, Gymnosperms, Porifera, Mollusca, Pteridophytes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Coelenterata, Binomial Nomenclature, Aves and, Vertebrate Animals
Important Questions on Classification of Biodiversity
What features of reptiles enable them to live on land?
What are 3 characteristics of bryophytes?
Define natural system of classification and its example?
Which among the following is a characteristic feature of mammals?
Despite possessing similar bone arrangements, animal limbs may be highly dissimilar according to the mode of locomotion:
Filicinophyta reproduces by releasing spores from clusters called _____(sori/antennae).
The presence of fronds can characterise Filicinophyta.
Identify the aquatic animal with scaly skin which breathe with gills
Which is the largest phylum of animal kingdom?
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Mollusca | a. Amoeba |
| 2. Moulds | b. Bacteria |
| 3. Jointed legs | c. Spiny appearance |
| 4. Comma-shaped | d. Stinging cells |
| 5. Contractile vacuole | e. Hyphae |
| 6. Echinodermata | f. Cylindrical worms |
| 7. Nematoda | g. Arthropoda |
| 8. Cnidocytes | h. Soft body covered by a hard shell |
The phylum Cnidaria was earlier included under the phylum _____.
Radula is found in
Molluscs have a closed circulatory system.
What is a coelenteron?
Give the scientific names of man, domestic cat, and peepal tree.
Binomial name should contain more than two words.
Give two examples for the following:
Coelenterates
Assign appropriate class/ phylum/ division to the following:
Salamander-
Write two examples each of the following:
Molluscs without a shell-
Name the structure present in molluscs for locomotion.
