Herpetology Summative Practice

In winter when turtles remain under the water for long periods, how do they get the oxygen they need? (Hint- It's a little gross!)

• They do not breathe

• They have stored oxygen in their shells

• They breathe through their cloaca

• They breathe using gills

When reptiles lose their skin to repair or replace scales, that is called __________. 

• Brumation

• Basking

• Shedding

• Scaling

What purposes do reptiles serve? (Choose all that apply)

• They are kept as pets

• They are used as symbols in both world and pop culture

• They are a source of food for humans

• They keep weeds from growing by eating them

These are animals that have evolved protective sacs (amnions) around the embryos of their offspring. 

• Oviparous

• Mammals

• Reptilia

• Amniotes

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Brumation is hibernation for reptiles.

• True

• False

How do Crocodilians hunt?

• Sneaking up on their prey

• By chasing down their prey

• They use photosynthesis

• They do not hunt, they are herbivores

How long can turtles live?

• 5 years

• 100 years

• Over 100 years

• 50 years

Reptiles, have an organ that helps them sense things through a combination of smell and taste. Helps them find mates and prey.

• Nose

• Cloaca

• Jacobsons' Organ

• Smell Organ

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Which regions below can Crocodilians be found?

• The Americas (North and South)

• Russia

• Asia

• Antartica

• Africa

Snakes fangs are most similar to which below?

• Human Teeth

• Needles

• Wolf Fangs

• Knives

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