MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at lea
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Binomial names - Quiz


Binomial names - Quiz


1.    Felis catus is the binomial name of which domestic animal ?
(a) Cat
(b) Horse
(c) Sheep
(d) Donkey

2.    The binomial name of gaur is ---------------.
(a) Babulus bubalis
(b) Ovibos maschatus
(c) Bos gaurus
(d) Apis mellifera

3.    Canis aureus is the binomial name for which of the following 
     animals ?
(a) Wild dog
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(b) Jackal
(c) Red fox
(d) Wolf

4.    Domesticated goat’s binomial 
     name is ------------------.
(a) Capra hircus
(b) Ovis aries
(c) Oryctolagus caniculus
(d) Hemitragus hylocrius

5.    Panthera tigris is the binomial name for ------------------- animal.
(a) Mouse deer
(b) Slender loris
(c) Leopard
(d) Tiger

6.    What is the binomial name for domesticated swine ?
(a) Felis temmincki
(b) Cuon alpines
(c) Sus sarofa
(d) Canis lupus

7.    Macaca silenus is popularly known as -------------------.
(a) Lion tailed macaque
(b) Lesser panda
(c) Nilgiri marten
(d) Malabar civet

8.    The binomial name of Asian elephant is ------------------------.
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               (a) Viverra civettina
               (b) Uncia uncial
               (c) Elephas maximus
               (d) Capra falconeri

9.    Panthera leo persica is popularly known as -------------------.
       (a) Gaur
       (b) Asiatic lion
                      (c) Desert cat
                      (d) Indian wild ass

10. The binomial name of domesticated dog is ---------------------.
(a) Finambulus layardy
(b) Otus alius
(c) Loris tardigradus
(d) Canis familiaris


ANSWERS


1.       (a) Cat
2.       (c) Bos gaurus
3.       (b) Jackal
4.       (a) Capra hircus
5.       (d) Tiger
6.       (c) Sus sarofa
7.       (a) Lion tailed Macaque
8.       (c) Elephas maximus
9.       (b) Asiatic lion
10.     (d) Canis familiaris








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