Animal Kingdom
- Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature?
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In nature insects have the highest number of species (30 million). Fungi have 100,000, angiosperms have 260000 and birds have 10,000 species.
Correct Option: B
In nature insects have the highest number of species (30 million). Fungi have 100,000, angiosperms have 260000 and birds have 10,000 species.
- Metagenesis refers to:
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Metagenesis is defined as alternation of generation found in phylum cnidaria (eg. Obelia). In this phenomenon one generation of an organism reproduces asexually, followed by a sexually reproducing generation.
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Metagenesis is defined as alternation of generation found in phylum cnidaria (eg. Obelia). In this phenomenon one generation of an organism reproduces asexually, followed by a sexually reproducing generation.
- Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for diversification of insects on land?
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The exoskeleton of insects consists of chitinous cuticle. It gets hardened due to deposition of calcium. It prevents dessication and gives protection.
Correct Option: B
The exoskeleton of insects consists of chitinous cuticle. It gets hardened due to deposition of calcium. It prevents dessication and gives protection.