3. CLASS 1:CHONDRICHTHYES
a) It has Exoskeleton of placoid scales , cartilaginous
Endoskeleton, gill slits open to exterior, tail heterocercal.
b) Marine fishes with completely cartilaginous endoskeleton
.They are generally large in size (up to 10 -20 meters long).
c) Mouth is ventral in position.
d) They have fins for locomotion (swimming) and balance .
6. CLASS 2:
OSTEICHTHYES
a) It has Exoskeleton of cycloid or ctenoid scales,
bony Endoskeleton, gills slits are covered by
operculum, tail homocercal.
b) Size varies from 10 mm to 4 meters.
c) Body is generally spindle –shaped.
d) Tail or caudal fin is homocercal.
9. AVES
a) It has Exoskeleton of feathers lay eggs outside
water, flight possible.
b) It’s body is covered with feathers and scales.
c) It’s skin is dry only single preen gland is
present .
d) Bones of birds are hollow or pneumatic.
12. MAMMALIA
a) It has Exoskeleton of hair external ears,
mostly giving birth to live young.
b) Wings are absent except in bats.
c) Skin bears a number sweat and oil gland.
d) Bones of mammals do not posses air cavities.