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- What distinguishes reptiles from amphibians?
- A) Reptiles have dry, scaly skin, while amphibians have moist, smooth skin
- B) Reptiles are cold-blooded, while amphibians are warm-blooded
- C) Reptiles lay eggs in water, while amphibians lay eggs on land
- D) Reptiles undergo metamorphosis, while amphibians do not
Answer: A) Reptiles have dry, scaly skin, while amphibians have moist, smooth skin
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of amphibians?
- A) Moist skin
- B) Metamorphosis
- C) Scaly skin
- D) Eggs laid in water
Answer: C) Scaly skin
- What is the primary function of a reptilian shell?
- A) To protect internal organs and prevent desiccation
- B) To assist in respiration
- C) To aid in locomotion
- D) To help with sensory perception
Answer: A) To protect internal organs and prevent desiccation
- Which order of amphibians includes frogs and toads?
- A) Anura
- B) Caudata
- C) Gymnophiona
- D) Squamata
Answer: A) Anura
- Which reptilian group is characterized by having a bony or leathery shell?
- A) Turtles and tortoises
- B) Snakes
- C) Lizards
- D) Crocodiles
Answer: A) Turtles and tortoises
- What is the primary function of the amphibian skin in respiration?
- A) To allow gas exchange directly with the environment
- B) To store water
- C) To provide insulation
- D) To aid in digestion
Answer: A) To allow gas exchange directly with the environment
- Which class of reptiles includes species such as iguanas and chameleons?
- A) Squamata
- B) Chelonia
- C) Crocodylia
- D) Rhynchocephalia
Answer: A) Squamata
- What is a distinctive feature of the amphibian order Caudata?
- A) Presence of a tail throughout life
- B) Absence of legs
- C) Development of an external ear
- D) Fully developed lungs in adults
Answer: A) Presence of a tail throughout life
- Which type of reproduction is common in reptiles?
- A) Oviparous (egg-laying)
- B) Viviparous (live-bearing)
- C) Metamorphosis
- D) Parthenogenesis
Answer: A) Oviparous (egg-laying)
- What is the primary method of thermoregulation in reptiles?
- A) Behavioral adaptations such as basking in the sun
- B) Internal metabolic processes
- C) Water absorption
- D) Changes in skin color
Answer: A) Behavioral adaptations such as basking in the sun
- Which reptilian order includes alligators and crocodiles?
- A) Crocodylia
- B) Squamata
- C) Chelonia
- D) Rhynchocephalia
Answer: A) Crocodylia
- Which amphibian group is known for its burrowing lifestyle and limblessness?
- A) Gymnophiona
- B) Anura
- C) Caudata
- D) Urodela
Answer: A) Gymnophiona
- What adaptation helps amphibians survive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments?
- A) Dual respiratory systems (lungs and skin)
- B) Scales
- C) Fully developed legs
- D) High body temperature regulation
Answer: A) Dual respiratory systems (lungs and skin)
- Which of the following is a common feature of all reptiles?
- A) Amniotic eggs
- B) Moist skin
- C) Aquatic larval stage
- D) Metamorphosis
Answer: A) Amniotic eggs
- What is the primary purpose of the “nuchal” plate in some reptiles?
- A) To provide protection and support to the neck region
- B) To aid in digestion
- C) To help with sensory perception
- D) To assist in locomotion
Answer: A) To provide protection and support to the neck region
- Which order of amphibians includes salamanders and newts?
- A) Caudata
- B) Anura
- C) Gymnophiona
- D) Chelonia
Answer: A) Caudata
- Which reproductive strategy is commonly observed in amphibians?
- A) External fertilization with eggs laid in water
- B) Internal fertilization with eggs laid on land
- C) Live birth
- D) Parthenogenesis
Answer: A) External fertilization with eggs laid in water
- What is the function of the “carapace” in turtles?
- A) To provide protection to the body
- B) To aid in locomotion
- C) To help in respiration
- D) To assist in feeding
Answer: A) To provide protection to the body
- Which amphibian feature allows for effective respiration in aquatic environments?
- A) Gills
- B) Scales
- C) Feathers
- D) Plastron
Answer: A) Gills
- Which group of reptiles is characterized by having elongated bodies and no legs?
- A) Serpentes (snakes)
- B) Chelonia (turtles)
- C) Crocodylia (crocodiles)
- D) Sauria (lizards)
Answer: A) Serpentes (snakes)
- Which of the following is a common adaptation of amphibians to prevent desiccation?
- A) Moist, permeable skin
- B) Thick, dry scales
- C) High metabolic rate
- D) Large lungs
Answer: A) Moist, permeable skin
- What is the primary difference between the “plastron” and “carapace” in turtles?
- A) The plastron covers the underside, while the carapace covers the top side
- B) The carapace covers the underside, while the plastron covers the top side
- C) Both cover the top side
- D) Both cover the underside
Answer: A) The plastron covers the underside, while the carapace covers the top side
- Which reptile is known for its ability to change color as a form of camouflage?
- A) Chameleon
- B) Komodo dragon
- C) Alligator
- D) Gecko
Answer: A) Chameleon
- In amphibian development, what is the term for the transition from a larval to an adult form?
- A) Metamorphosis
- B) Ecdysis
- C) Imprinting
- D) Maturation
Answer: A) Metamorphosis
- Which group of reptiles includes species with a “jacobson’s organ” used for detecting pheromones?
- A) Snakes
- B) Crocodiles
- C) Turtles
- D) Lizards
Answer: A) Snakes
- Which structure in amphibians helps in absorbing water from the environment?
- A) Skin
- B) Lungs
- C) Scales
- D) Beak
Answer: A) Skin
- Which of the following is a common feature of the amphibian order Gymnophiona?
- A) Limbless and burrowing lifestyle
- B) Brightly colored skin
- C) Ability to fly
- D) Aquatic lifestyle with webbed feet
Answer: A) Limbless and burrowing lifestyle
- Which reptilian group is known for having a three-chambered heart?
- A) Most reptiles except crocodiles
- B) Crocodiles
- C) Birds
- D) Amphibians
Answer: A) Most reptiles except crocodiles
- What is the primary purpose of the “eyelid” in amphibians?
- A) To protect the eyes and keep them moist
- B) To help with hearing
- C) To aid in feeding
- D) To assist in respiration
Answer: A) To protect the eyes and keep them moist
- Which adaptation helps amphibians avoid predators in their environment?
- A) Camouflage and cryptic coloration
- B) Brightly colored scales
- C) Sharp claws
- D) High-speed swimming
Answer: A) Camouflage and cryptic coloration
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