Overview
Describe with appropriate illustrations of different types of alimentary tracts. Explain the feeding mechanism of some animals. Explain how some insectivorous plants feed.
What you'll learn
- Types of alimentary tracts
- Description and functions of parts of the alimentary canal.
- Modifications of parts to effect their digestive functions.
- Feeding habits: categories and mechanisms.
- Feeding in protozoa, hydra and mammals.
- Modifications in the feeding habits of:
- (i) Filter feeders.
- (ii) Fluid feeders.
- (iii) Insects feeders.
- (iv) Parasitic and saprophytic feeders.