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Ansc 554:Animal Ecology And Ethology Question Paper

Ansc 554:Animal Ecology And Ethology 

Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2012
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL ETHOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
UNIT CODE : ANSC 554


TIME: 3 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer all questions in section A and any other two in section B.

SECTION A

Question One
Name five environmental factors and how they influence animal behavior. (10 marks)

Question Two

Define the following terms.

Animal adaptation

(2 marks)

Genetic adaptation

(2 marks)

Physiological adaptation

(2 marks)

Acclimatization

(2 marks)

Adaptates

(2 marks)

Question Three
In brief describe the process of hibernation. (10 marks)

SECTION B

Question Four
What is the effect of light on animal production? Illustrate with specific examples. (15 marks)

Question Five
Why is it not wise to set hatcheries in high attitude? (15 marks)

Question Six
Stressful environment which include polluted dusty environment for housed animals affect animal production. Give the types of pollutants and the remedies to improve housing. (15 marks)






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