Bristle Worm possesses a distinct head and a segmented body. It is divided into two prominent groups. Whelk is found abundantly in tropical and temperate waters and is commonly seen in Indian seas. Trapdoor Spider is a harmless, large and hairy creature which lives in long burrows created by it. These are nocturnal in habit. Indian natural history after Independence has seen contributions from many scientists from different fields. Cowries are specifically name given to a group of marine gastropods. Cowries sometimes also refer to the shells of these snails. Algae are large, diverse and simple autotrophic organisms. Algae can be both unicellular and multicellular. Air Breathing Fishes are those which have secondary respiratory organs besides the gills. These fishes use the atmospheric air to survive. Dugong is a very big, herbivorous marine mammal which breast feeds its young ones. It is also known as sea cow. Trout is group of fresh water and salt water fish belonging to the Salmonid family. Even if it is introduced in India by the British, this fish is now one of the most prized game fish in the Indian sub continent. Termites are insects which live in large colonies. They primarily eat dead plant material, like leaf litter, wood, soil or animal dung. Termites, in their colonies, divide different tasks among gender lines and they produce overlapping generations while take proper care of young ones unitedly. These are also referred to as white ants. Indian natural history in Mauryan period saw protection measures to be taken, for the first time. Scallops generally dwell in shallow waters and possess highly developed eyes. Squids are two gilled marine cephalopods consisting of about three hundred species. Like the cuttlefish, squids also possess eight arms and two long tentacles. Naticas are a genus of predatory sea snails found in large numbers on the littoral sand beds. They bear a long and powerful radula with file like teeth. Tuna belongs to the family of carnivorous fishes which are considered to be fast swimmers. Sea Cucumbers are the marine species which have strong regenerative power. The damaged organs of these creatures are easily reformed. Sea Urchins are of three types which include true Sea-urchins, Cake-urchins and Heart-urchins. These are mostly found in low tide areas clinging to rocks. Mahseer is a riverine fish which is a hot favourite for anglers due to its large size. It prefers to live in deep pools and clear waters. Ark Shells belong to the family of mollusks. There are around two hundred species of ark shells that are found within its family. Murrels are air-breathing fishes which have high commercial value due to their unique flavour, nutrition and good keeping quality. Merrels can survive even foul waters and can remain alive after capture for hours together if kept moist. Perch form a very big group of fishes which dwell in Indian waters. They have a huge market value in India as well as abroad. Ants are, in fact, the most common amongst all the insects that exist in this planet. Moreover ants can be easily found almost everywhere and anywhere. Ants as a species are both disadvantageous and advantageous to the society. Sea Perches form a part of the marine life which is found in both small and large sizes. A few of the known Sea Perches include E.maculatus, Ephinephalus lanceolatus, E.tauvina (Serranidae), etc. Mackerel is the most common name for various species of fishes which live in temperate and tropical seas. Loach is a fresh water fish which can also survive in waters where there is scarcity of Oxygen. It belongs to the family, Cobitidae. |