The Queen's Ahiversity im Areland, 
DUBLIN CASTLE. 
Examination for the Degree of A.B. 
2nd October, 1858.—Morning. 
ZOOLOGY. 
Examiner, Proresson W. H. Harvey, .p., F.R.s. 
1. Describe the different types of circulation in the diffe Unt 
divisions and classes of the animal kingdom. 
2. Mention the processes through which the fooc * .mmals 
passes until it is assimilated. 
3. By what peculiarities of organization do the Camelide 
differ remarkably from other Ruminants; and to what climates 
and soil are they best adapted. 
4, Refer the following genera to their Classes, Orders, and 
Families :—-Chelonia, Caprimulgus, Didelphis, Alauda, Sus, 
Acipenser, Argonauta, Murex, Cynips, Actinia. 
5. What is the geographic distribution of Aplacental Mam- 
mals? Mention the more remarkable types, and the countries 
which they inhabit. 
BOTANY. 
1. Describe the anatomy of ordinary leaves, and mention the 
structural adaptations which tend to prolong their healthy con- 
dition. 
2. Give the homology of a simple pistil, with reference to the 
archetype, and state which of its sutures is normally next the 
axis. 
3. What is the essential difference in development between 
the wood-bundle of an endogen and that of an exogen ? 
4. Distinguish between a phyllodium and a leaf; and name 
some plants in which phyllodia constantly take the place or 
function of leaves. 
5. What Natural Order of Exogens is thus characterized :— 
Polypetalous, with perigynous, indefinite stamens; an apocarpous 
ovary, with as many styles as there arecarpels; and exalbumi- 
nous seeds: the leaves alternate and stipulate. 
