Anole Lizard Lab Concepts

The video tutorial provides directions for the Anole Lizard Lab, focusing on eco morphs and their geographical distribution in the Caribbean. It explains the different eco morphs, such as trunk ground and grass bush, and their adaptations. The tutorial guides students in developing hypotheses about lizard relationships based on island and eco morph. It includes a classroom activity involving sorting and coloring phylogenetic trees to analyze lizard relationships. The video concludes with insights into lizard evolution and inter-island travel.

What is the primary focus of the Anole Lizard Lab?

• Analyzing the vocalizations of anoles

• Mapping the migration patterns of anoles

• Understanding the eco morphs of anoles

• Studying the diet of anoles

Which of the following is NOT an eco morph mentioned in the lab?

• Desert Sand

• Trunk Crown

• Trunk Ground

• Grass Bush

What is the significance of the genus Anolis in the study?

• It indicates the lizards are from different families

• It shows they are closely related species

• It suggests they have different diets

• It means they are found only in Cuba

What is the main question to consider when developing a hypothesis in this lab?

• Are lizards more closely related by color or size?

• Do lizards migrate during certain seasons?

• Are lizards more closely related by island or eco morph?

• Do lizards prefer certain types of food?

What tool is used to analyze the relationships between different lizard species?

• A migration map

• A climate chart

• A food web

• A phylogenetic tree

How are the phylogenetic trees color-coded in the lab?

• By size and weight

• By island and eco morph

• By age and gender

• By diet and habitat

What is the purpose of color-coding the phylogenetic trees?

• To find the most colorful lizards

• To track the migration patterns

• To determine relationships by island and eco morph

• To identify the oldest lizards

What should students do before starting their coloring activity?

• Make a prediction about lizard relationships

• Watch a documentary on lizards

• Collect samples of lizard DNA

• Write a report on lizard habitats

Why is it important to consider inter-island travel when forming a hypothesis?

• Because lizards only live on one island

• Because lizards can travel between islands over time

• Because islands are too far apart

• Because lizards cannot swim

What is a common misconception about lizard relationships in the Caribbean?

• Lizards are not related to other reptiles

• Lizards are more related by island

• Lizards cannot travel between islands

• Lizards are more related by color