Classification Of Animals
Chapter Name : Animal Kingdom |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_04_02_05 |
Topic Name : Classification Of Animals |
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Sub Topic Name : Phylum-Aschelminthes |
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Introduction
Aschelminthes are commonly known as roundworms due to their circular cross-section.
Pre-Requisites:
What are platyhelminthes? what are their special characters?
Activity:
Visit your biology lab and see the specimens of roundworms. Observe the length of the males and females.
Real Life Question:
Are roundworms round like a ball?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Dioecious | Sexes are separate |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Observe the cross section of a roundworm under a microscope. | See the circular cross section and the organ system level of organization. |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Roundworms are parasites in humans. |
What you learn in Theory:
Roundworms show organ system level of organization with a complete alimentary canal with two openings.
What you learn in Practice:
Roundworms show sexual dimorphism where females are longer than males.