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)
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