K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2003PP1QN16

K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2003PP1QN16

K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2003PP1QN16

 a) What is meant by:
i) Autecology
ii) Synecology?
b) The number and distribution of stomata on three different leaves are shown in the table below:

Suggest the possible habitat of the plants from which the leaves were obtained
Leaf                                                   Habitat
A
B
C
(c) State the modifications found in the stomata of leaf C.

answers

a) i) study of a single species within a community / ecosystem /habitat / environment.
ii) Synecology?
Study of natural communities within an ecosystem
b) Leaf                     Habitat
A                               aquatic / fresh water
B                               Forest; Terrestrial
C                               Arid / semi arid; desert.
c) Sunken
Hairy
Reserved rhythm
Small stomatal pore