Herpetology MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. What is the primary focus of herpetology?
A) Study of birds
B) Study of mammals
C) Study of reptiles and amphibians
D) Study of insects
Answer: C) Study of reptiles and amphibians

2. Which of the following is an example of an amphibian?
A) Lizard
B) Turtle
C) Frog
D) Snake
Answer: C) Frog

3. What distinguishes reptiles from amphibians?
A) Reptiles have smooth, moist skin, while amphibians have dry, scaly skin
B) Reptiles have scaly skin and lay eggs with a hard shell, while amphibians have moist skin and lay eggs in water
C) Reptiles are exclusively aquatic, while amphibians are terrestrial
D) Reptiles can breathe through their skin, while amphibians cannot
Answer: B) Reptiles have scaly skin and lay eggs with a hard shell, while amphibians have moist skin and lay eggs in water

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of amphibian?
A) Salamander
B) Gecko
C) Newt
D) Toad
Answer: B) Gecko

5. What is the primary function of the nictitating membrane in amphibians?
A) To aid in respiration
B) To protect the eyes and keep them moist
C) To help with movement
D) To sense environmental changes
Answer: B) To protect the eyes and keep them moist

6. Which reptile group is known for having a specialized, elongated body and no limbs?
A) Snakes
B) Lizards
C) Turtles
D) Crocodiles
Answer: A) Snakes

7. The “parietal eye” is a feature found in which type of reptile?
A) Crocodiles
B) Turtles
C) Lizards
D) Snakes
Answer: C) Lizards

8. In reptiles, the term “ectothermic” refers to:
A) The ability to regulate body temperature internally
B) The reliance on external sources of heat to regulate body temperature
C) The presence of warm-blooded metabolism
D) The ability to generate heat through metabolic processes
Answer: B) The reliance on external sources of heat to regulate body temperature

9. What is the primary role of the cloaca in reptiles and amphibians?
A) Digestion
B) Respiration
C) Excretion and reproduction
D) Temperature regulation
Answer: C) Excretion and reproduction

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibian reproduction?
A) They lay eggs on land
B) Their eggs are covered in a hard shell
C) They typically lay eggs in water
D) They give birth to live young
Answer: C) They typically lay eggs in water

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