Here is a list of thirty-four types of mammals that are found in India. Mammal: Type # 1. Ornithorhynchus (Duck-billed Platypus): It lays eggs in the nests. The beak or bill is broad and flat just like a duck, hence named as duck-billed platypus. Pinnae are absent. Both the webbed feet and flattened tail help in swimming. Mammary glands are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the General Characters and Classification of Sponges. General Characteristics of Sponges: Some of the general characters of sponges are listed below: 1. Habitat: All sponges are aquatic, mostly marine, rarely fresh water (e.g., Spongilla), solitary or colonial, sessile (attached to the substratum). Sponges like warmer water. They are not usually found in cold [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Levels of Organisation Found in Animals 2. Body Plans of Animals. Levels of Organisation Found in Animals: 1. Protoplasmic or Acellular Level: The organisation is at the level of protoplasm. It is present in protozoans. 2. Cellular Level: The body consists of many cells which may be similar or show minor division [...]