Zoology

This document provides the key adaptations of the phylum Mollusca. It goes into details for the three main classes- Gastropoda, Cephalopoda and Bivalvia. Others are discussed in relation to phylogentic relations of the phylum.

This document provides in-dept knowledge on the infraphylums and classes of the subphylum Craniata.

This document provides introduction to the methods of parental care- provisioning and protection, with many examples. Also, why do animals choose to provide parental care is covered in the document.

This document provides introduction to the early diverging subphylums- Urochordata and Cephalochordata of the phylum Chordata.

This document provides summary on various feeding methods used by animals. It emphasizes on how the feeding methods change with food type and food quality (determined by Carbon:Nitrogen ratio)

This document provides introduction to Phylum Platyhelminthes and its classes including the parasitic ones. Also, covers the many adaptations of Annelids to increase their functionality.

This document provides in depth knowledge on classes of Cnideria.

This document provides introduction to basal phylums of Animalia kingdom- Porifera, Cnideria, Placozoa, and others. Many of them are contenders for early animals. The document also provides information on protists, and their relation to Animalia.

The document provides in depth knowledge on adaptations of phylum Arthropoda that made them a successful group. In addition, goes into the classes and subphylums of Arthropoda. Also, provides phylogentic relations of the phylum in relation to other phylum in Lophotrochozoa.

Most of our explanation rely on TINBERGEN’s 4 WHY's. Therefore, this is used to understand animals behave in a certain manner. cases- Male turkey triggered with female head only, method used by ladybirds to identify aphids, why do parrots dance, and navigation system in birds