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WorksheetsWeek 14- Avian/Herptile Anatomy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
