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Type study: Starfish (Complete topic)
Time: 2 hr.                                                                                                  Date: 05/10/14
Max Marks: 40

Q1. Answer the following in one to two sentences                          [10X1=10]
             i.      What is madreporite?
           ii.      Explain functions of coelom in starfish?
        iii.      What are the different larval forms seen during development of starfish?
        iv.      What are tube feet?
           v.      Explain the functions of Tiedemann’s Body.
        vi.      Enlist the structures present on aboral surface
      vii.      Write the systematic position of Asterias.
   viii.      Explain autotomy.
        ix.      What are the different types of enzymes produced by pyloric cecae?
           x.      Explain the symmetry in starfish.
Q2. Answer any two of the following                                             [5X2=10]
             i.      Describe the feeding mechanism in starfish.
           ii.      Explain the process of Autotomy and Regeneration in starfish
        iii.      Describe digestive system of Starfish

Q3. Answer any two of the following                                             [5X2=10]
             i.      Describe the Water vascular system in starfish
           ii.      Describe reproductive system in starfish.
        iii.      Explain the structure of Pedicellariae in starfish

Q4. Answer any one of the following                                             [10X1=10]
             i.      Explain the process of development in starfish

           ii.      Give an account of structures present on oral and aboral surface
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