DIVERSITY AND EVOLUTION OF NON-CHORDATES (COELOMATE NON-CHORDATES)

Paper Code: 
25CZOL211
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students to :
1. Analyze the evolutionary development of coelom and metamerism in coelomates, understanding their significance.
2. Evaluate the general characteristics and classification of Arthropoda, focusing on excretion, respiration, and appendages.
3. Examine the general characteristics and classification of Mollusca, focusing on respiration and unique features like torsion.
 
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25 CZOL 211

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversity And Evolution Of Non Chordates Coelomate Non Chordates) THEORY

CO:25 Analyze the evolutionary development of coelom and metamerism in coelomates, understanding their significance.

CO:26 Evaluate the general characteristics and classification of Arthropoda, focusing on excretion, respiration, and appendages.

CO:27 Examine the general characteristics and classification of Mollusca, focusing on respiration and unique features like torsion.

CO:28 Analyze the general characteristics and classification of Echinodermata, focusing on the water-vascular system and larval forms.

CO:29 Investigate various larval forms            of                    invertebrates, understanding their developmental stages and ecological roles.

CO:30 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

The approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments,

Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation

Assessment Strategies Class test, Semester end examinations

, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
General introduction
Introduction to Coelomates Evolution of coelom and metamerism Annelida
General characteristics and Classification up to classes
Locomotion and Excretion in Annelida 
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Arthropoda
General characteristics and Classification up to classes
Excretion and Respiration in Arthropoda
Appendages in Prawn
Metamorphosis in Insects
Social life in bees and termites
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Mollusca
General characteristics and Classification up to classes
Respiration in Mollusca
Torsion and detorsion in Gastropoda
Pearl formation in bivalves
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Echinodermata
General characteristics and Classification up to classes Water-vascular system in Asteroidea
 Larval forms in Echinodermata
Affinities with Chordates
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Larval forms of Invertebrates

Planula, Miracidium, Sporocyst, Redia, Cercaria, Metacercaria, Cysticercous, Nauplius, Zoeae, Megalopa, Mysis, Trochophore, Glochidium, Brachiolaria, Bipinnaria

Essential Readings: 
● Text book of Zoology. Parker, T.J., Haswell. W.A. Macmillan Co., London.
● Textbook of Zoology; Shivpuri, Jacob, D. and Vyas. D.K.; Ramesh Book Depot.
● Modern Textbook of Zoology Invertebrates; Kotpal; Rastogi Publications.
● Dhami P.S. and Dhami J.K. Invertebrate Zoology, S Chand and Co.
 
SUGGESTED READINGS:
● Hickman, C.P., LS Roberts,and A. Larson.McGraw Hill Company, New York. Integrated principles of zoology.
● Ruppert and Barnes, R.D. (2006). Invertebrate Zoology, VIII Edition. Holt Saunders International Edition.
● Barnes, R.S.K., Calow, P., Olive, P.j.W., Golding, D.W. and Spicer, J.I. (2002). The Invertebrate: A New Synthesis, III Edition, Blackwell Science.
● Barrington. E.J.W. Invertebrate form and function. PHI New Delhi.
 
References: 
e-RESOURCES:
• Ch-09 Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Bio-Science
 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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