Vertebrate Zoology Question Paper
Vertebrate Zoology
Course:Bachelor Of Education In Education Science (Education Science)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2008
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ZOOL 314
COURSE TITLE: VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
STREAM: SESSION VI
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 9.00-11.00 A.M.
DATE: 28/11/2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and ANY TWO from
SECTION B
PLEASE TURN OVER
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Section A (40marks)
Q1. Match the term in column A with its example in column B. (8mrks)
COLUMN A COLUMN B
Holocephali Shark
Reptilia Koala
Elasmobranchii Caecilian
Actinopterygii Ratfishes
Gymnophiona Turtle
Marsupial Hagfish
Agnatha Frog
Anura Lungfish
Q2. Describe four characteristics that are shared by members of the class amphibia
(8marks)
Q3. Illustrate and explain the types of locomotion in snakes (8marks)
Q4. Describe the morphological features of the class Agnatha (8marks)
Q5. Discuss the functions of teeth in mammals (8marks)
Section B (30marks)
Q6. Discuss the importance of fin evolution in jawed fishes (15 Marks)
Q7. Describe the adaptive features of lizards to terrestrial habitat (15marks)
Q8. Discuss flight in birds (15marks)
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