Anolis Lizard Behavior in Costa Rican Rainforest

Anolis Lizard Behavior in Costa Rican Rainforest

Assessment

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Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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In the Costa Rican rainforest, the Anolis lizard's feeding and mating behaviors are explored. The male lizard uses a rust-colored throat sack to court a female, leading to mating. This behavior is likened to human courtship, highlighting the lizard's unique mating rituals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of the Anolis lizard's hunger in the rainforest?

It leads to a decrease in the insect population.

It results in the lizard shedding its skin.

It causes the lizard to migrate.

It makes the lizard more aggressive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional benefit does the female lizard gain from shedding her skin?

It attracts more insects.

It makes her faster.

It helps her camouflage.

It provides extra nutrition.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the male lizard try to attract the female?

By making loud noises.

By changing colors.

By building a nest.

By inflating his throat sack.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the female lizard's reaction to the male's display?

She is impressed.

She ignores him.

She runs away.

She attacks him.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the male lizard feel after mating?

Anxious.

Proud and puffed up.

Indifferent.

Tired and sleepy.