Herpetology MCQs

1. What is the primary focus of herpetology?

(A) Study of reptiles and amphibians

(B) Study of mammals

(C) Study of birds

(D) Study of insects

2. Which of the following is an example of an amphibian?

(A) Lizard

(B) Frog

(C) Turtle

(D) Snake

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of amphibian?

(A) Salamander

(B) Toad

(C) Newt

(D) Gecko

5. What is the primary function of the nictitating membrane in amphibians?

(A) To aid in respiration

(B) To sense environmental changes

(C) To help with movement

(D) 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

7. The “parietal eye” is a feature found in which type of reptile?

(A) Crocodiles

(B) Lizards

(C) Turtles

(D) Snakes

8. In reptiles, the term “ectothermic” refers to:

(A) The reliance on external sources of heat to regulate body temperature

(B) The ability to regulate body temperature internally

(C) The presence of warm-blooded metabolism

(D) The ability to generate heat through metabolic processes

9. What is the primary role of the cloaca in reptiles and amphibians?

(A) Digestion

(B) Excretion and reproduction

(C) Respiration

(D) Temperature regulation

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibian reproduction?

(A) They lay eggs on land

(B) They typically lay eggs in water

(C) Their eggs are covered in a hard shell

(D) They give birth to live young