Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
How do reptiles gain the heat they need to be active?
A
Reptiles are cold-blooded, so they must gain their heat from the warmth of the sun.
2
Q
What is torpor?
A
A state of inactivity
3
Q
State the classification for snakes, including class, order, and suborder.
A
class: Reptile; order: Squamata; suborder: Serpent
4
Q
What information does a snake gather as it flicks its forked tongue in and out?
A
The tongue collects airborne chemicals that tell it where prey might be. Its function is similar to the sense of smell.
