Human digestive system

Human Digestive System

Human Digestive System The human body is equipped with a complex digestive system designed to process food efficiently and extract essential nutrients necessary for health. This system comprises the alimentary canal and associated digestive glands, working in harmony to break down food and absorb nutrients. Structure and Function of the Read more…

Archaeopteryx

Characters of Archaeopteryx

Characters of Archaeopteryx Archaeopteryx was a primitive bird consisting of feathers. It is a genus of bird-like- dinosaurs. Archaeopteryx was accepted by paleontologists as the oldest known bird (member of group Avialae). Archaeopteryx is considered a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and modern birds. Its German name is “Urogel”. Scientific position Read more…

Axolotl larva - Neoteny in Amphibia

Neoteny in Amphibians

Neoteny in Amphibians In some amphibians, the larva becomes sexually mature without metamorphoses or delayed metamorphoses. In some amphibians, the character of neoteny is shown as the failure or delay of the larva to metamorphose while becoming sexually mature. Neoteny emphasizes the retention of embryonic or larval features in the Read more…

parental care in Amphibians

Parental Care in Amphibians

Parental Care in Amphibians Definition of Parental Care: Parental care can be defined as the activities that are directed by an animal towards the protection and maintenance of its own offspring or those of a near relative. Parental Care in Amphibians: In comparison to birds and mammals, little parental care Read more…

uromastyx

General Characters of Uromastyx

General Characters of Uromastyx Introduction: The Uromastyx is a genus of African and Asian agamid lizards. These are commonly called spiny-tailed lizards, uromastyces, mastigure, or dab lizards. Lizards of genus Uromastyx are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally they eat insects, especially young lizards. They are mostly found in hilly, rocky areas Read more…

respiration in lamprey

Petromyzon (Lamprey): General Characters

Petromyzon (Lamprey): General Characters Introduction: Lampreys are Anadromous or freshwater, Eel-shaped jawless fishes. They can be readily recognized by the large, rounded sucker which surrounds their mouth and by the single nostril on the top of their head. Systemic position of Petromyzon: Phylum: Chordata Sub Phylum: Vertebrata Group: Agnatha Class: Read more…

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