Familiarize yourself with these specimens and practice how to sketch and label them correctly.
Note: This is for educational and information purpose only.
SPECIMENS:
A = GARDEN EGG [fruit]
B = TRIDAX [fruit]
C = GRAIN WEEVIL
D = TICK
E = RAT {WET PRESERVED]
F = ATLAS VERTEBRA of a small mammal
G = AXIS VERTEBRA of a small mammal
H = CERVICAL VERTEBRA of a small
mammal
J = TILAPIA FISH [wet preserved]
K = TOAD [WET PRESERVED]
L = LIZARD [WET PRESERVED]
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SPECIMENS F, G, H are peculiar to candidate in Ghana, Sieria-leone
and Gambia
only.
QUESTIONS:
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1. Classify specimens A and B
2. State the agent of dispersal for
specimens A and B
3. Draw a labelled diagram of
specimen B
4. Cut specimen A into longitudinal
section and label
5. State two economic importance of
specimens E, D, C
6. State 2 ways by which C, D, E can
be preserved.
7. Name the habitat of specimens J, K,
L.
8. State two adaptive features J, L
to live in their respective habitat
9. Mention two adaptive features of
specimen K to live on land and in water.
