Study specimen G and answer questions 2(c) to (e).
(c) On the table below, name the types of teeth present in specimen G and state one function each of the types of teeth named.
(d)(i) Name the mode of feeding of the organism from which specimen G was obtained.
(ii)(d) Name the mode of feeding of the organism from which specimen G was obtained.
State three ways by which specimen G adapts its organism to the mode of feeding stated in (d)(i)
(e) Name two mineral elements which are needed for the proper functioning of specimen G in the body.
(a)(i) habitats of specimens of D and E
D: Termatarium/anthill/old logs of trees/mounds dead tree stumps
E: nest/hive
(ii) observable structural differences between specimens D and E
D/soldier termite |
E/honeybee |
presence of prominent/large/mandible |
presence of poorly developed/less prominent mandible |
stingvabsent |
sting present |
pollen comb |
wing present |
wing absent |
presence of pollen basket |
absence of prong |
presence of prong |
absence of proboscis |
presence of proboscis |
body not hairy[smooth] |
body is hairy |
absence of eye blind |
presence of [two/pair/of] compound eyes |
big in size /big head |
small in size /small head |
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[iii] (iii) Behavioural adaptation common1o specimens D and E
Social insects/nuptial flight/swarming
(b) Economic importance of specimen E
a. Production of honey
b. Production of beeswax/wax
c. Pollinating agent d. Employment
e. Their stings lead to allergies/anaphylactic shock/difficulty in breathing/rashes/skin irritations
f. Their stings could lead to death.
{c} Table
Types of teeth |
one function of teeth |
incisor |
cutting of vegetation/nibbling/gnawing/biting. |
premolar |
grinding/chewing |
molar |
grinding/chewing |
d[i] mode of feeding specimens G herbivorous
ii ways by which specimen G adapts its organism to its mode of feeding
a. sharp/chisel shaped/curved incisors for cutting vegetation/leaves /food/gnawing/bibbling/bitting
b. broad/ridged surface of premolar ; for grinding /chewing
Presence of diastema/space between incisor
grinding/chewing and premolar, allows the rolling of food into bolus/its separates.freshly cut food/grass from the one being chewed.
e.Mineral element needed for the proper functioning of specimen G
i.Calcium ii. Phosphorus iii. Copper
iv.Boron v. Zinc vi. Copper
vii.Magnesium viii. Iron ix. Potassium