University of New Zealand.
Examination for Senior Scholarships, 1885.
Natural Science.—biology.
Paper
b (1).
Zoology.
Examiner: Prof.
E. Ray Lankester, M.A., F.R.S.
1. |
Discuss the relationship to the Vertebrata of Ascidians and of
Balanoglossus. |
2. |
What are the structural differences between Man and the Higher Apes? Do these justify the separation of Man in zoological classification from the Catarrhine Monkeys? |
3. |
Describe the structure of the eye in the following animals:—
Hirudo, Patella, Helix, Nautilus, Sepia, Scorpio, Limulus, Blatta, Amphioxus, Ascidia (larva),
Homo. |
4. |
Give an account of the anatomy and development of
Peripatus—and point out the exceptional characters of this animal as an archaic Arthropod.
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5. |
Describe the anatomy and development of
one of the following:—
Amphioxus, Comatula (Antedon), Apus, Limnaus. |
6. |
How do Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals collectively differ in structure from the lower Vertebrata? and how do Reptiles and Birds agree with one another in structure and differ from Mammals? |
7. |
Describe the instances of true Parthenogenesis met with in the animal kingdom. Explain the terms "Pedogenesis," and "alternation of generations." |