Week 14- Avian/Herptile Anatomy

What is the common area for urinary, rectal, and reproductive systems in both avian and herptiles called?

• Cloaca

• Vent

• Gizzard

• Crop

What type of feather is pictured?

• Contour

• Semiplume

• Filoplume

• Bristle

What is the name for the esophageal pouch used in birds to transport or store food?

• Cere

• Crop

• Gizzard

• Nape

The process of trimming a birds' beak and/or nails is commonly called:

• Floating

• Coping

• Filing

• Feaking

What special adaption of the sternum acts as an anchor point for the flight muscles?

• Alula

• Patagium

• Keel

• Synsacrum

• Pygostyle

Tortoises and turtles are part of which order classification?

• Chelonians

• Caecilians

• Caudatas

• Crocodilians

Chameleons are able to change their skin color using:

• Chromatophores

• Harderian glands

• Heterophils

• Melanomacrophages

• Vomeronasal organs

Crocodiles have what type of dentition?

• Thecodont

• Acrodont

• Pleurodont

• Aglyphous

• Solenoglyphous

The reptile nephron is missing which structure?

• Proximal convoluted tubule

• Loop of Henle

• Distal convoluted tubule

• Collecting duct

Which species usually show significant sexual dimorphism? Select all that apply:

• Snakes

• Lizards

• Crocodiles

• Chelonians

• Amphibians