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Szl 101:Vertebrate Zoology Question Paper

Szl 101:Vertebrate Zoology

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2017

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(A Constituent college of MMUST)

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SEMESTER TWO,2016//2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

MAIN EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION(SCIENCE)

COURSE CODE:SZL101

COURSE TITLE: VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
DATE: THURSDAY 27TH JULY,2017
TIME:2.00-4.00PM

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer ALL questions in section A
Answer TWO questions in section B

KAFUCO Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

This paper consists of 2 printed pages.please Turn Over.

SECTION A:40 Marks
1.Outline the rules for zoological nomenclature. (4 marks)

2.Distinguish between Systematic and Taxonomy. (4 marks)

3.Giving one specific examples,list any THREE subphyla of the phylum chordata. (5 marks)

4.Explain briefly any FIVE assumptions of the theory of natural selection according to Charles Darwin. (5 marks)

5.Define the paedomorphosis. (2 marks)

6.Explain the significance of jaw evolution. (4 marks)

7.Briefly explain the distinguishing features of the following orders
a).Chelonia. (2 marks)
B).Squamata. (2marks)

8.Outline ANY FOUR functions of hair in mammals. (4 marks)

9.a) Explain the difference between artiodactyles and perissodactyls. (2 marks)

b).What is the primary disadvantage of a bony skeleton compared to one made of cartilage?(2 marks)

10.Briefly explain the evolution of amphibians. (4 marks)

SECTION B:30 Marks

11.Write an essay on the characteristics of fishes. (15 marks)

12 a). Describe any FIVE Key characteristics that reptiles have in common. (10 marks)

b). Explain the differences among monophyletic,paraphyletic and polyphyletic taxa. (3 marks)

C). Differentiate between placoderms and ostracoderms. ( 2 marks)

13. Discuss the major adaptations required by vertebrates to successfully invade land. (15 marks)

Szl 101:Vertebrate Zoology Question Paper

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