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Week 14- Avian/Herptile Anatomy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the common area for urinary, rectal, and reproductive systems in both avian and herptiles called?

a)

Cloaca

b)

Vent

c)

Gizzard

d)

Crop

2.

What type of feather is pictured?

a)

Contour

b)

Semiplume

c)

Filoplume

d)

Bristle

3.

What is the name for the esophageal pouch used in birds to transport or store food?

a)

Cere

b)

Crop

c)

Gizzard

d)

Nape

4.

The process of trimming a birds' beak and/or nails is commonly called:

a)

Floating

b)

Coping

c)

Filing

d)

Feaking

5.

What special adaption of the sternum acts as an anchor point for the flight muscles?

a)

Alula

b)

Patagium

c)

Keel

d)

Synsacrum

e)

Pygostyle

6.

Tortoises and turtles are part of which order classification?

a)

Chelonians

b)

Caecilians

c)

Caudatas

d)

Crocodilians

7.

Chameleons are able to change their skin color using:

a)

Chromatophores

b)

Harderian glands

c)

Heterophils

d)

Melanomacrophages

e)

Vomeronasal organs

8.

Crocodiles have what type of dentition?

a)

Thecodont

b)

Acrodont

c)

Pleurodont

d)

Aglyphous

e)

Solenoglyphous

9.

The reptile nephron is missing which structure?

a)

Proximal convoluted tubule

b)

Loop of Henle

c)

Distal convoluted tubule

d)

Collecting duct

10.

Which species usually show significant sexual dimorphism? Select all that apply:

a)

Snakes

b)

Lizards

c)

Crocodiles

d)

Chelonians

e)

Amphibians