DIVERSITY IN LIVING ORGANISM
CBSE Class 9 Science Biology Diversity in living organisms question and answers 1.In what respects are lichens unusual plants? Ans. lichen is a close partnership between an alga and a fungus. The algal cells grow in the fungal mycelium. Alga make food by photosynt hesis. The fungus provides shelter and protection to the alga. Thus, both the alga and the fungus benefit. This kind of association is called a symbiotic asso ciation. 2.Na me two coelenterates with diagrams. How do porifera n animals differ from coelenterate animals? Ans.Examples of coelenterates. Poriferans are the simplest multicellular and branched. The cells are loosely held together and do not form tissue Coelenterates have one continuous central cavity called coelentron. 3.Differentiate between the heart of a fish and a bir ds? Ans.Heart of fish is two chambered – auricle an d ventricle whereas birds have four chambered heart. 4.What is the difference notochord and nerve cord? Ans.Notochord is a solid stiff but flexi