Biology
Given alongside is the figure of an animal. Study the same and answer the following questions :
- Name the animal.
- Write the phylum and class to which this animal belongs.
- Mention one distinguishing feature of this phylum.
- Give two more examples of organisms belonging to this phylum.
- Are these animals cold-blooded or warm-blooded ? Explain.
Answer
The animal shown in the given figure is Rabbit.
Rabbit belongs to Class Mammalia of Phylum Chordata.
A key distinguishing feature of the phylum Chordata is the presence of a backbone (vertebral column).
Two more examples of organisms belonging to Phylum Chordata are — Tiger and Elephant.
Rabbits, like all mammals, are warm-blooded (endothermic), meaning they can regulate their body temperature internally.
Related Questions
Given alongside are the figures of two organisms. Study the organisms and answer the following questions :
- Name the organisms [A] and [B].
- Label the guidelines 1 and 2.
- Do they belong to the same phylum ? If yes, name the phylum.
- What are the two important functions of part 1 ?
- Mention the mode of reproduction shown in figure [B]. Is it a kind of asexual or sexual reproduction ?
The figure given alongside represents an animal. Study the same and answer the following questions :
- Name the animal and write the phylum to which it belongs.
- Mention the locomotory structure of the animal.
- What kind of symmetry is found in the body of this animal ?
- Write a suitable habitat where animals of this phylum are found.
- Mention one characteristic feature of the body of this animal.
Give three characteristic features of Amphibians which help to differentiate them from fishes.
Why fishes are said to have a streamlined body? Name their respiratory organs.