Lesson 10 Order Squamata Flashcards
What do all reptiles have in common?
They are ectothermic, covered in scales, must molt to grow.
What kinds of animals are in order Squamata?
Squamata contains lizards & snakes.
Why don’t snakes blink?
They don’t have eyelids.
How are snake’s eyes protected?
By a transparent layer of skin
How do snakes consume their prey?
They swallow them whole.
What tooth does a reptile lose after its first molt?
It loses its egg tooth.
Why don’t you find molted lizard skins, even though you can find molted snake skins?
their skin molts in patches, coming off a little at a time.
What is unique about gecko feet?
A gecko’s toes are covered by millions of setae which can lie across any surface and get so close that they can actually stick to the molecules that make up the surface! This design is so amazing that to this day, human science cannot come close to imitating it.
What is the difference between a tuatara and a lizard?
Tuataras have no ear holes, and they also love cool weather.
If a legless lizard looks like a worm, why isn’t it considered a worm?
They have eyelids, ears, and a tail that can break off.
How do tuataras give us evidence for the Flood as described in the Bible?
Despite the fact that their fossils are found only with dinosaurs, they are alive today. This indicates the layers of rock in which fossils are found do not represent millions of years of time. Instead, they represent stages of the Flood.
