Urban Anoles: Adaptations and Impacts

The video explores the ongoing evolution of anoles, focusing on how they adapt to new challenges, such as invasive species and urbanization. It highlights the physical and behavioral changes in anoles living in urban environments, including adaptations like larger toe pads and increased temperature tolerance. The research underscores the rapid adaptability of anoles, providing hope for their survival amid environmental changes. The video concludes with the growing interest in anole research and their potential contributions to biology.

What is one reason for studying biological invasions?

• To gain insights into species adapting to new environments

• To prevent the spread of native species

• To increase the population of invasive species

• To understand the economic benefits of invasive species

Which anole species was introduced to Miami in the 1970s?

• Puerto Rican crested anole

• Cuban brown anole

• Green anole

• Jamaican giant anole

What physical trait is more developed in urban anoles compared to forest anoles?

• Thicker scales

• Smaller toe pads

• Larger toe pads

• Shorter limbs

Why do urban anoles have more lamellae on their toes?

• To swim better

• To grip smooth surfaces

• To climb trees faster

• To dig into the ground

How do urban anoles perform on smooth vertical surfaces compared to forest anoles?

• They cannot run on these surfaces

• They run slower and slip more

• They run faster and slip less

• They run at the same speed

What temperature difference is observed between urban and forest anoles?

• Forest anoles tolerate 1 degree Celsius higher

• Urban anoles tolerate 1 degree Celsius higher

• Forest anoles tolerate 5 degrees Celsius higher

• Urban anoles tolerate 5 degrees Celsius higher

What is a significant advantage for urban anoles being able to tolerate higher temperatures?

• Access to more food and mates

• Ability to hibernate longer

• Better swimming capabilities

• Increased camouflage

What does the rapid adaptability of anoles suggest about their future?

• They will struggle to survive

• They will become extinct soon

• They will not change at all

• They will continue to thrive

How has the study of anoles evolved in recent years?

• It has focused only on urban areas

• It has expanded to various fields

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased in popularity

What is the potential impact of anole research on biology?

• It will limit our understanding

• It will only benefit urban studies

• It will provide new insights

• It will have no impact