Differences between Plants and Animals | Diversity of Plants | Grade 6 Science English Medium Chapter 1 Notes
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Plants vs Animals:
1. Diversity of Plants:
- Nature: Plants, shrubs, trees, creepers.
- Morphological Features: Roots, stem, leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits.
- Habitat: Terrestrial, aquatic, coastal, mangrove.
2. Diversity of Animals:
- Mode of Locomotion: Walking, swimming, flying, creeping.
- Habitat: Terrestrial, aquatic, air.
- External Characteristics: Varies based on feeding mechanism and type of food.
Observation & Activity:
- Observe: Categorize plants as plants, shrubs, trees, creepers.
- Draw: Flowers, leaves, seeds, fruits to identify plant diversity.
- Study: Some plants and animals, note their differences.
Characteristics:
| Plants | Animals |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Fixed to ground, show movements. | Show locomotion. |
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| Autotrophic (produce own food). | Heterotrophic (depend on others for food). |
| Chlorophyll present. | Chlorophyll absent. |
| Unlimited growth. | Growth stops after a period. |
Dichotomous Keys:
- Classification: Use external features for easy observation.
- Example: Leaves with/without leaflets, pointed/wavy blades.
Summary:
- Living Environment: Living (plants, animals, micro-organisms) vs non-living.
- Characteristics: Growth, nutrition, respiration, movements, reproduction.
- Diversity: Vast among plants and animals.
- Classification: Dichotomous keys for plants and animals.
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