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Difference between Lampreys and Hagfish

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between lampreys and hagfish. Difference # Lamperys: 1. Habit and habitat: Live usually in the sea and migrate to the rivers for spawning. The adult are semi-parasitic but the larva leads independent life.    2. Shape of the body: The body is cylindrical and stout.    3. Fins: The dorsal fin is divided [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:51+00:00July 22, 2016|Phylum Chordata|Comments Off on Difference between Lampreys and Hagfish

Difference between Protopterus, Lepidosiren and Neoceratodus

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between protopterus, lepidosiren and neoceratodus. Difference # Protopterus: 1. Distribution: Tropical Africa. 2. Habitat: Inhabits the river and large lakes. It aestivates when the river becomes completely dried up in summer. 3. Feeding habit: Carnivorous and eats the worms, crusta­ceans, insects, frogs and many other ani­mals. It also feeds on its [...]

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Difference between Arteries, Veins and Capillaries | Amphibians

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between arteries, veins and capillaries. Difference # Arteries: 1. Tunica adventitia: Moderately deve­loped 2. Tunica media: Thick and well-developed. 3. Tunica interna: Elastic fibres are pre­sent. 4. Elasticity: Highly elastic. 5. Lumen: Proportionately sma­ller in diameter. Difference # Veins: 1. Tunica adventitia: Thicker 2. Tunica media: Thinner 3. Tunica interna: Elastic [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:32+00:00July 22, 2016|Amphibians|Comments Off on Difference between Arteries, Veins and Capillaries | Amphibians
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