UNIT-I
Reptilia- Type study-Uromastix, Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, Poison apparatus in snakes.
Classification of the animals up to orders relating to the following groups along with brief ecological
notes of the following :
Reptilia : Chelone (turtle) and Testudo (Tortoise), Hemidactylus (wall lizard), Calotes, Draco,
Varanus, Phrynosoma, Chamaeleon, Typhlops, Python, Eryx, Bungarus, Naja,
Hydrus, Vipera, Crocodilus, Gavialis and Alligator.
UNIT-II
Aves-Type study-Pigeon, Flight adaptations in birds.
Classification of the animals up to orders relating to the following groups along with brief ecological notes of
the following :
Aves : Ardea, Milvus, Pavo, Tyto, Alcedo, Eudynamis and Casuarius.
242 B.A./B.Sc. (GENERAL) SECOND YEAR (SEMESTER SYSTEM ) 2024-25 SYLLABUS
UNIT- III
Mammals-Type study-Rat, Dentition in mammals.
Mammalia : Ornithorhynchus, Echidna, Didelphis, Macropus (Kangaroo), Loris, Macaca, Manis
(Scaly ant eater), Hystrix (porcupine), Funambulus (Squirrel) Panthera,
Canis,Herpestes (Mongoose), Capra, Pteropus.
UNIT-IV
Concept of micro, macro and mega-evolution.
Biological concept of species.
Fossils and dating of fossils.
Evolution of man.
