Vocabulary I
An aquatic vertebrate possessing gills, fins, and scales.
Fish
The ability to change color that is controlled by color-containing cells.
Chromatophore(s)
How many basic scale shapes does a fish have?
Four
How many classes represent reptiles?
Five
How many groups are listed under amphibians?
Three
The "W" shaped bands within the skeletal muscle of a fish.
Myomeres
The ability to grow back a portion of a specie's body part.
Regenerate
How many chambers does a fish have in its heart?
Two
Which reptile is legless?
Snakes
Name two groups of amphibians.
Salamanders, Frogs/Toads, or Caecillians
The light producing organ of a fish is called the ________________.
Photophore
_______________ is a poisonous liquid that is produced by an animal and contains enzymes and chemicals that destroy portions of a body.
Venom
Gills are associated with the ____________________ system.
Respiratory System
Turtles are the only reptiles with ________________.
Shells
Frogs have ________________ skin and _________________ have rough skin.
Smooth & Toad
______________ are placoid scales that cover a shark.
Denticles
Estivation is a type of _______________.
Dormancy
The kidneys of a fish are associated with the __________________ system.
Excretory System
Tuatara are _________________, lizard-like reptiles.
Nocturnal
The life cycle of amphibians on how they reproduce is transformation process called _________________.
Metamorphosis
Species that are cold-blooded vertebrates that have scales and breathe with lungs.
Reptiles
Species that are cold-blooded that are four-legged vertebrates and are mostly terrestrial but live near water.
Amphibians
Most fish reproduce through this process.
Spawning
Name two kinds of locomotion of snakes.
Lateral Undulation, Rectilinear Movement, Concertina Movement, or Sidewinding Movement
An amphibian that is long-bodied and limbless.
Caecillians