About author : Mr. RAMESH VITTHALRAO- Mr. RAMESH VITTHALRAO SHELKE Date of birth: 13 Jun,1993, Academic Qualification: M.Sc., B.Ed, DSM -B.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology ) From SRTM University Nanded, M.Sc. (Zoology) From University of Mumbai and B.Ed. From University of Mumbai and DSM From YCMN , Research Paper Published : 02 and Secretary of KVSBSS Email Id : rvsexcellent@gmail.com Dr. JAMKAR DILIP VINAYAKRAO Date of birth: 17 Jan, 1969, Academic Qualification: M.Sc., B.Ed.,Ph.D.,DBM. Date of appointment: 18August,1992, College : Arts, Commerce and Science College Shankarnagar., Designation: Associate Professor and Head , Department of Zoology, Research Paper Published :27, Research experience : 23 years, P.G. Teacher and Reacher Guide: 14 years, Text Book Published: 01, Ex, B.O.S. (Board of Studies) Member of Zoology in SRTMU Nanded, Ex. Faculty Member of Science of SRTMU Nanded, Honour confirmed: Swami Vivekananda International Education Award, Bharatran Dr. A. P.J. Abdul Kalam International Honour Award -2009, Association witjh Various Academic Bodies: Indian Association of Aquatic Biologist, Life Membership of Indian Science Congress Calcutta, Email Id: jdilip2009@gmail.com & Mr. RAMESH VITTHALRAO SHELKE Date of birth: 13 Jun,1993, Academic Qualification: M.Sc., B.Ed, DSM -B.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology ) From SRTM University Nanded, M.Sc. (Zoology) From University of Mumbai and B.Ed. From University of Mumbai and DSM From YCMN , Research Paper Published : 02 and Secretary of KVSBSS Email Id : rvsexcellent@gmail.com

About book : We have written this book after having taught zoology paper Biodiversity of Chordates to senior college students for some years. A Central text book of Biodiversity of Chordates will make good for the beginners. We have treated each topic in simple and clear fashion. We have taken greatest care of illustrate each point with suitable example. Diagrams and basic aspects of classification of chordates. . the basic aim of A Central text book of Biodiversity of Chordates is to create an interest in zoology in the minds of our students .