Question

Draw a neat
2.
Write the differences between the kingdoms Monera and Plantae on the basis of the following
identifying characters - (a) nature of cell and cellular organization (b) ecological role. Mention
three characteristics of the class to which Shark belongs.
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Answer 1

a) monera - prokaryotic cells

plantae- eukaryotic cells

b) Monerans are the main decomposers and few of them are photosynthetic also

Members of plantae are generally photsynthetic..that means they provide nutrition to the entire ecosystem..some of them are parasites like cuscuta etc.. and some others are partially heterotrophic like nepenthes, venus fly trap etc...[insectivorus plants]

⇒ Shark belongs to the class Chondricthyes

1. cartilagenous endoskeleton

2. gills are not covered by opericulum

3. male members have claspers on pelvic fin

4. tough skin is covered by placoid scales

These are some characterestics of the class to which shark belongs..