Match the following and choose the correct option.
Set – I | Set – II | ||
a | Rensch's rule | 1 | Body size |
b | Bergman’s rule | 2 | Wings |
c | Allen’s rule | 3 | Vertebra number |
d | Jordan’s rule | 4 | Organ size |
a | b | c | d | |
(1) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
(2) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
(3) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
(4) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Rensch's rule | Wings -Birds in colder regions have narrow wings compared to broad wings of of birds in warmer regions |
Bergman's rule | Body size- Species of colder regions have larger body size. |
Allen's rule | Organ size-Mammals from colder climates have shorter ears and limbs to minimise heat loss. |
Jordan's rule | Vertebrae-Fishes in cold waters have more vertebrae compared to fishes inhabiting warm waters. |