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ANIMAL DIVERSITY V
Paper Code:
ZOL-312
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
10.00
Unit I:
UNIT I
Outline classification of vertebrates
Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups(Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)
a) Vertebrate integument and its derivatives-
Development, general structure and functions of skin & its derivatives(Glands, scales, feathers and hair)
14.00
Unit II:
UNIT II
b) Circulatory System-
Evolution of heart
Evolution of Aortic arches
c) Respiratory system
Unit III:
UNIT III
d) Skeletal system-
Form, function, body size and skeletal elements of the body,
Comparative account of skull, jaw suspensorium, vertebral column, Limbs and girdles
12.00
Unit IV:
UNIT IV
e) Urinogenital system - Comparative study of Kidney, Testis and Ovary and their ducts
12.00
Unit V:
UNIT V
f) Sense organs
Simple receptors
Organs of olfaction and taste
Lateral line system
Electroreception
g) Nervous system
Comparative anatomy of the brain in relation to its function
Essential Readings:
An introduction to Embryology; Balinsky, B. I.; W.B. Saunders, Delhi.
Embryology; Berry, A.K; EM Kay Publications, New Delhi
Fundamental elements of Embryology Jacob, D., Sharma, A. and Nandchahal, K,Ramesh Book Depot, Jaipur
Developmental biology, Gilbert, S.F.
Elements of Chordate Embryology; Nair, P.K.G.
Chordate Embryology; Agarwal, V.K.; S. Chand.
Verikk. N.J.:Developmental Biology,Mc Graw Hill Book Comp., New York (1971).
Berill, N.J. & Kerp. G.:Development (1978)
Bodemer, C.W.:Modern Embryology, Holt Rein Chart and Winston, Inc. New York, Chicago (1968)
Huettnor, A.F.:Fundamentals of comparative embryology The Macmillan Comp., New York (1949).
Nelsen, O.E.:Comparative embryology of Vertebrates (1953).
Patten, B.M.:Foundation of embryology (1964)
Waddington, C.H.:Principles of development and diferentiation (1996).
Richards, A.:Outline of Cooperative Embryology (1931).
Sexen L. & Toivonen, S.Marshall:Primary Embryonic Induction (1962). Physiology of reproduction Vol.II.
Goel S.C.:Principle of Animal,developmental biology Himalaya (1984).
Saunders J.W.Jr.:Developmental Biology, Macmillan of colliers New York,London (1982).
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