Animalia
Chapter Name : Diversity In Living Organisms |
Sub Topic Code : 103_09_07_05_07 |
Topic Name : Animalia |
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Sub Topic Name : Mollusca |
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Introduction
Mollusca - They are bilaterally symmetrical with little segmentation. They have open circulatory system.
Pre-Requisites:
Trying to understand how organisms like snail, slugs, octopus etc which are molluscs function.
Activity:
Videos which show how these organisms grow and function.
Real Life Question:
How do molluscs reproduce?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Molluscs | Coelomic cavity is reduced. Prominent presence of a foot. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
They are eaten as delicacies in many countries. Also, octopus sting can be poisonous.
Places to visit :
Animals such as snails and slugs are usually found in gardens and parks.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Snails | These animals have a hard covering, also called as a shell. |
What you learn in Theory:
Characteristics of molluscs.
What you learn in Practice:
How molluscs are useful and harmful to us.