Classes of Farm Animals I

Agricultural Science JSS1 Second Term

WEEK  3

Classes of Farm Animals I

Performance Objectives

     1. State the classes of farm animals

Content

Farm animals can be classified on the following basis, group or criteria:

1. Classification based on size

2. Classification based on habitat

3. Classification based on body morphology

4. Classification based on the type of stomach

Classification Based on Size

On the basis of size, farm animals are  grouped into:

1. Large animals: These are animals that have large body size with well-developed cells, tissues and organs. Examples are cattle, goat, sheep, donkey, camel, horses, whale, shark, crocodile etc.

2. Small animals:  These are animals that possess small body size with well-modified cells, tissues and organs. Examples…