FYB Sc - North Maharashtra University

F. Y. B. Sc. ( Zoology)
Paper I( Animal Diversity)
Syllabus
B - Diversity of Chordates
Marks : 40 + 10 Total periods : 45
Unit-1- Diversity of Chordates 2
1.1.Introduction
1.2. Origin and general characters of chordates.
Unit- 2- Protochordata 6
2.1.General characters, habit, habitat and distribution of Hemichordates,
Urochordates and Cephalochordates.
Unit- 3- Cyclostomata 4
3.1 General characters, habit, habitat and distribution.
3.2.Economic importance.
Unit- 4- Pisces 7
4.1.General characters, habit, habitat and distribution.
4.2.Economic importance
4.3. Migration in fishes
Unit- 5- Amphibia 5
5.1.General characters, habit, habitat and distribution.
5.2.Adaptations for amphibious life
5.3.Amphibians as biological control agents.
Unit- 6- Reptilia 4
6.1. General characters, habit, habitat and distribution.
6.2 Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, poison apparatus and
importance of snake venom.
Unit- 7- Aves 8
7.1. General characters, habit, habitat and distribution.
7.2.Aerial adaptation and Migration in birds.
7.3.Types of beaks and feet in birds.
Unit- 8- Mammals 5
8.1.General characters, habit, habitat and distribution.
8.2.Adaptive radiations
Unit- 9-Conservation of species
9.1. Threatened and endangered species-causes and importance 4
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