Contents

1. Principles of Classification

1. Introduction  

2. Binomial Nomenclature     

3. Taxonomic Hierarchy 

4. Five Kingdom Classification     

2. Salient Features and Classification

1. Protozoa

2. Porifera

3. Coelenterata  

4. Platyhelminthes

5. Aschelminthes 

6. Annelida

3. Study of Paramoecium

1. Introduction  

2. Systematic Position 

3. Structure / External Character  

4. Cytoplasm     

5. Locomotion    

6. Nutrition     

7. Respiration and Excretion 

8. Reproduction  

4. Study of Earthworm

1. Introduction  

2. Systematic Position 

3. External Characters 

4. Digestive System    

5. Circulatory / Blood Vascular System   

6. Excretory System    

7. Nervous System

8. Reproductive System 

9. Economic Importance of Earthworm