Here is a list of thirty-four types of mammals that are found in India. Mammal: Type # 1. Ornithorhynchus (Duck-billed Platypus): It lays eggs in the nests. The beak or bill is broad and flat just like a duck, hence named as duck-billed platypus. Pinnae are absent. Both the webbed feet and flattened tail help in swimming. Mammary glands are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the various fossil flora’s found in India. A study of the fossil plants of the different ages is the most direct evidence of the evolution of the Plant Kingdom. The history of the different Plant Groups as evidenced by Palaeobotanic studies may be summarised as follows: The distribution of the different groups in [...]
The following points highlight the five main groups of food plants in India. The groups are: 1. Cereals 2. Millets 3. Legumes and Nuts 4. Vegetables 5. Fruits. Food Plants: Group # 1. Cereals: The cereals are the most important sources of plant food for man. They constitute the most important group in the food plants of India. The cereals [...]