Reptiles
Which came first the chicken or the egg?
The egg
What process do amphibians go through in life to go from immature to mature?
Metamorphosis
What did the forelimbs of birds evolve to?
Wings
What is a specialized organ that helps fish stay stabilized in the water?
the swim bladder
How many chambered heart does a mammal have?
4
What type of eggs do reptiles lay?
Amniotic
What habitats can Caudatas be found in?
Cool and damp
Why do birds have a powerful heart?
To provide energy to fly
What group of fish evolved first?
Jawless fish
What type of mammals lay eggs?
Monotremes
Why do reptiles have scaly and dry skin?
It reduces water loss and keeps their body from drying out.
Breathing through skin
What does bipedal mean?
Locomotion on 2 legs
What is a lateral line?
A row of organs to detect movement in water
What type of mammals have pouches?
Marsupials
What habitats can reptiles be found in?
All except tundra and polar ice.
True or False:
Amphibians are carnivorous
True
What kind of toes do most birds have?
Perched
What is the most primitive type of fish?
Jawless
Where can monotremes be found?
Australia and New Guinea
Which reptiles have webbed feet?
Alligators, Crocodiles, Caimans
What is the smallest amphibian?
Brazilian Flea Toad
How many membranes does an amniotic egg have?
4
Do hagfish feed on alive or dead fish?
Dead fish
Why do mammals have a single lower jaw bone?
To have a powerful bite