Question

 Write zoological, english and common name of 5 animals from each vertebrate group i.e pisces, amphibians, Reptiles, Aves and mammals.​

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» Pisces

Pisces are also known as group of fishes.

It includes animals like Sting fish, Great white shark, Hammer headed shark, Sea horse and whales.

Features of Pisces :

$\bigstar$ They are marine animals having streamlined body.

$\bigstar$ They are asymmetrical both externally and internally.

$\bigstar$ They have two chambered heart one atrium and one ventricle.

$\bigstar$ Mouth is ventral and the teeth are modified and jaw are very powerful.

» Amphibians

It includes animals like Toad, Frog, Salamander, eel and tree frog.

Features of amphibians :

$\bigstar$ There body is divided into head and trunk. Tails are present in some cases.

$\bigstar$ Amphibians are the first vertebrates having a true tongue.

$\bigstar$ They have three chambered heart one ventricle and two atriums.

» Reptiles

It includes animals like crocodile, lizard, cobra, turtle, Alligator and snakes.

Features of Reptiles :

$\bigstar$ Reptiles are mostly found in terrestrial forms.

$\bigstar$ They usually have three chambered heart except crocodile (four chambered)

$\bigstar$ They don't have external ear openings.

$\bigstar$ Study of reptiles is known as Herpetology.

» Aves

It includes birds like Pigeon, peacock, vulture, crow, koel, ostrich, kiwis etc.

Features of Aves :

$\bigstar$ Group of classified birds are known as Aves. Study of birds is known as ornithology.

$\bigstar$ They are warm blooded animals. They have modified forelimb into wings.

$\bigstar$ They have four chambered heart. Double circulation is also present.

» Mammals

It includes animals like Kangaroo, Tiger, lion, cats, dogs, elephants, dolphin, blue whale, camel etc.

Features of Mammals :

$\bigstar$ Study of mammals is mammology.

$\bigstar$ These are warm blooded animals. They have two pairs of well developed limbs.

$\bigstar$ The skin of mammals are unique as they have hair and skin glands.

$\bigstar$ They have four chambered heart with complete double circulation.

$\bigstar$ Brain is highly evolved. Mammals show greatest intelligence among animals.