In this article we will discuss about Latimeria:- 1. History of Discovery of Latimeria 2. Fossils of Latimeria from India 3. External Structures 4. Skeletal Structures 5. Digestive System 6. Swim-Bladder 7. Respiratory System 8. Circulatory System 9. Nervous System 10. Urinogenital System 11. Zoological Importance. Contents: History of Discovery of Latimeria Fossils of Latimeria from India External Structures of [...]
The swim-bladder in fishes and the lungs of tetrapods are closely similar in structure and development. Both these structures are intimately associated with the gut. The lungs of higher vertebrates arise exactly the same way as that of the swim-bladder in fishes. Both develop as outgrowths from the gullet and the glottis occupies exactly the same position. But the exact [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Flora 2. Flora Writing 3. Utility 4. Monograph. Meaning of Flora: "Flora is a systematic account of plants of a defined geographical area and provides keys and descriptions of plants for identification". Primary Flora helps in identification of species. It also provides other data like local or vernacular name, distribution, [...]