Reptiles and Amphibians Flashcards
1
Q
What is Neomely
A
Male pregnancy
2
Q
Why are axolotls used in biomedical research
A
Good ability to regenerate limbs
3
Q
What are the anurans, caudata and gymophines
A
A - Frogs and toads
C - Salamanders
G - Caecilians
4
Q
Another words for indirect development
A
Metamorphosis
5
Q
Why are amphibians good biological indicators
A
They are sensitive to environmental changes
6
Q
What group includes the snakes and lizards
A
Squamata
7
Q
Which group includes the turtles and tortoises
A
Chelonia
8
Q
Which animal has its own group in the reptiles
A
Tuatara
9
Q
What muscle moves venom from the venom gland into the venom ducts
A
compressor muscle
10
Q
What changes about the reproductive cycle in amphibians if conditions are too cold
A
Viviparity - egg hatches inside of the mother
