Reptile Basics 2

Question 1

Term for shedding of integument (scales and plates)

Answer 1

Ecdysis

Question 2

Reptiles are Ectothermic. What does this mean?

Answer 2

Their body temperature varies with the environment. (They lack internal temperature regulation)

Question 3

What is the only Species of Reptile included in the Order Sphenodontia?

Answer 3

Tuatara

Question 4

Crocodilia have teeth set in sockets. What is the term for this?

Answer 4

Thecodont

Question 5

What allows Crocodilia to open their mouth under water?

Answer 5

Secondary Palate

Question 6

Do Crocodilia have a bladder?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Crocodilia have 4 Heart Chambers. They also have an interlocking pulmonic valve which does what?

Answer 7

Stops blood flow to the lungs

Question 8

What structure shunts blood from the lungs to the stomach in Crocodilia?

Answer 8

Foramen of Panizza

Question 9

Crocodilia have a 2 Chambered Stomach. The first Chamber contains what?

Answer 9

Gastroliths (for grinding)

Question 10

Crocodilia have a 2 Chambered Stomach. The Second Chamber contains what?

Answer 10

A more acidic environment from CO2 from the lungs