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Sze 203: Animal Ecology Question Paper

Sze 203: Animal Ecology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Microbiology And Biotechnology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2008

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SZE 203: ANIMAL ECOLOGY
DATE: JULY 18, 2008 TIME: 9.00 AM – 12.00 AM
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ANY 10 questions. Each is 10 marks. Illustrate your answers with well- labeled diagrams where appropriate.
1. Briefly explain why wildebeests of the Serengeti ecosystem migrate regularly and explain their migratory route.
2. Describe the migratory behavior of whales.
3. Give a general account of the ‘lions’ social organization explaining the life cycle of a pride.
4. Describe the social organization of a hyena clan highlighting the role of the dominant female.
5. Explain briefly structure and role of the various castes of termites.
6. Give a brief overview of raptors.
7. Explain briefly why the offspring of the impalas are the products of the most fit female and male.
8. Differentiate between morphological, structural and behavioral adaptations and give examples for each.
9. Describe the adaptations of animals seen in Kopjes Islands.
10. Give an overview of the adaptations seen in cold deserts.
11. Describe the adaptations of animals seen in Kalahari Desert.
12. Briefly discuss the main components of a generalized ecosystem.
13. Give a brief account of the regulation of animal populations.
14. Briefly explain the concept of the survivorship curve in animal population studies.
15. Discuss briefly the relationship between aggression and reproductive behaviour in animals.

Sze 203: Animal Ecology Question Paper

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