Ansc 554:Animal Ecology And Ethology Question Paper
Ansc 554:Animal Ecology And Ethology
Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2012
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL ETHOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
UNIT CODE : ANSC 554
TIME: 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer all questions in section A and any other two in section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Name five environmental factors and how they influence animal behavior. (10 marks)
Question Two
Define the following terms.
Animal adaptation
(2 marks)
Genetic adaptation
(2 marks)
Physiological adaptation
(2 marks)
Acclimatization
(2 marks)
Adaptates
(2 marks)
Question Three
In brief describe the process of hibernation. (10 marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
What is the effect of light on animal production? Illustrate with specific examples. (15 marks)
Question Five
Why is it not wise to set hatcheries in high attitude? (15 marks)
Question Six
Stressful environment which include polluted dusty environment for housed animals affect animal production. Give the types of pollutants and the remedies to improve housing. (15 marks)
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