ZOO507 Final Term Past Papers Lectures 91-130 by Zainab Arshad
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- Final term past paper
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- ZOO507 Principles of Animal Ecology
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- 23 Oct 2026
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S.Q: Define Ectotherms?
What are the characteristics of ectotherms?
What are the examples of ectotherms?
91-Ectotherms
Organisms that control their body temperature by means of external source. They are on the mercy of environmental temperature. Mcqs: Their body temperature fluctuates with respect to
S.q: Characteristics of Ectotherms
Generate body heat from external environment Body insulation is very poor
Cold Examples MCQs: Cold
blooded animals
Fish Amphibians Reptiles Invertebrates
92) Endotherms
L.Q: Write a note on endotherms:
S,Q: What are endotherms? Define endotherms?
Animals that produce their own body heat through internal mechanisms.
- Their internal body temperature is independent of
S.Q: What are the examples of endotherms?
Warm blooded animals, birds and
mammals.
S.Q: What are the characteristics of endotherms?
Characteristics of Endotherms
High rate of metabolism Generate heat from body cellular activities Body insulation by fur or feathers S.& L Q: Explain the survival mechanisms in endotherms with respect to environment ? Survival mechanisms in hot environment,
Sweating
, Panting
,Vasodilation ,
cold environment?
- Fat deposits
- Fur o Feathers
- Vasoconstriction
- Hibernation
S.Q: Define torper: A condition in which the rate of metabolism, circulation and respiration of individuals decreases when they are not feeding. Torpor allows the individual to survive in non feeding period. Torpor enables these animals to survive in a condition in which they are unable to feed.
S.Q: What are the examples of torper:
It is found in bats, hummingbirds, and other animals. Torpor is generally found in small bird and mammals because they have to expend less energy to return to normal body functions. MCQS: Torpor is a mechanism that is under physiological control. Animals can regain its normal body activities in a short period of time after remaining in a state of torpor.
94) Hibernation
s.q: Define hibernation? What is Hibernation?
MCQ: A condition in which, animals become inactive usually
in cold environments for their survival.
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