Classification Of Animals
Chapter Name : Animal Kingdom |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_04_02_03 |
Topic Name : Classification Of Animals |
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Sub Topic Name : Phylum-Ctenophora |
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Introduction
Ctenophores are marine animals that show bioluminescence.
Pre-Requisites:
What are cnidarians and what are their special features?
Activity:
Observe live or stored ctenophores in marine waters or lab. Look at the comb plates on ctenophores.
Real Life Question:
Are Ctenophores animals that glow in the dark?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Bioluminescence | The property of living organisms to emit light. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| See some videos of live ctenophores | Looking at bioluminescence |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory, Marine waters
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Ctenoplana is a ctenophore that has eight rows of comb plates and shows bioluminescence. |
What you learn in Theory:
How comb plates help in locomotion.
What you learn in Practice:
There are animals in water bodies that possess the ability to glow.