module 16 notecards Flashcards
1
Q
testudines- K, P, C, O? what’s in it?
A
order for turtles and tortoises
2
Q
crocodilia
A
order for crocs and alligators
3
Q
reptiles
A
class for snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises
4
Q
aves
A
class birds
5
Q
mammal
A
class for dogs, cats, rabbits, whales
6
Q
Chordata
A
phylum for reptiles, aves, mammals
7
Q
carapace
A
shell on back of turtle
8
Q
plastron
A
shell on belly of turtle
9
Q
difference between turtle & tortoice
A
turtle has fins and no clawed feet
10
Q
alligator or crocodile
A
alligator is short thick snout
11
Q
chambers to reptiles heart
A
3
12
Q
altricial
A
blind, featherless, and helpless when born
13
Q
precocial
A
with feathers and can feed themselves when born
14
Q
preening
A
oil secretion to waterproof birds
15
Q
syrinx
A
song box
