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...
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NICKNAMED PLANTS - QUIZ

NICKNAMED PLANTS - QUIZ

1.  Monotropa uniflora is also known as ghost plant and corpse plant. This plant is native to temperate regions of Asia, North America and South America. Unlike most plants, it is white and does not contain chlorophyll. The stem reaches heights of 10-30 Cm. Clothed with small scale leaves. This plant is popularly known in another name. What is it?
(a)     White ghost
     (b)     Indian pipe
     (c)     Green less plant
     (d)     Parasite plant
2.  Hoya carnosa is a species in the dog bane family. It is one of the many species of Hoya that are native to Eastern Asia and Australia. It is a common house plant grown for its attractive waxy foliage and sweetly scented flowers. Surface of its flowers are covered in tiny hairs giving fuzzy sheen to them. They are heavily scented and may produce excess nectar that drips from the flower. This species has been in cultivation for more than 2000 years. Studies show that this species is an excellent remover of pollutants in the indoor environment. What is its popular name?
(a)     Night queen
    
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(b)     Gum plant
     (c)     White orchid
     (d)     Wax plant
    3.  Amorphophallu skonjac’s  other names are Voodoo lily, Snake palm and Elephant yam.. It is a perennial plant growing from a large corm upto25 cm. to 1.3m. across. The con of the Konjac is often colloquially referred to as a yam. What is its another name?
(a)     Devil’s tongue
     (b)     Killer plant
     (c)     Ghost plant
     (d)     Plant of the dark
4.  An edible berry of a woody vine in the genus Actiniia. Often it is shortened to ‘kiwi’ in many parts of the world. The most common cultivar group of this is oval about the size of a large hen’s egg. What is its name?
(a)     Kiwi berry
     (b)     Kiwi fruit
     (c)     Berry of Kiwi
     (d)     Hen fruit
5.  Canna indica is its botanical name. Also known as Sakasiri, Canna, Bandera, Chancle, Coyol or Plantanillo. It is a garden plant. It is perennial growing to between 0.5m to2.5m. Is fruit is tender. Which among the following is its another name?
(a)     Indian berry
     (b)     Glory of garden
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     (c)     Indian shot
     (d)     Indian glory
6.  Koelreuteria paniculata is also known as
     ‘Golden rain tree’ or ‘China tree’. 
     What is its nickname?
(a)     Pride of china
     (b)     Chinese pride
     (c)     Indian pride
     (d)     Pride of India
7.  Sansevieria trifasciata, a native to tropical west Africa from Nigeria east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a evergreen herbaceous perennial plant. Its stiff leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette shape of the leaves.It is called--------------.
(a)     Snake plant
     (b)     Beetle plant
     (c)     Cone plant
     (d)     Congo plant
8.  Botanical name of this plant is Calathea makoyana. Because of the designs on its foliage, it is known as -----------------.
(a)     Dove plant
     (b)     Peacock plant
     (c)     Hornbill plant
     (d)     Parrot plant
9.  It is an invasive grass that grows well in regions with warm summer and cool and cold damp winters. Its name is derived from the simple fact that dogs will eat the grass when they feel sick. It is toxic to birds and it may lower blood sugar in people. Name of  this plant is ----------------------.
(a)     Dog grass
     (b)     Dog plant
     (c)     Cat plant
     (d)     Dog shrub
10.          This plant originated in Mexico.It can grow over a meter tall. Now this plant is critically endangered in the wild but is of the most popular cultivated cactus species. Botanical name of this plant is Echinocactus grusonii. What is its nickname?
(a)     Mother in laws shrub
     (b)     Mother in laws grass
     (c)     Mother in laws plant
     (d)     Mother in laws pillow

ANSWERS

1.    (b)     Indian pipe
2.    (d)     Wax plant
3.    (a)     Devil’s tongue
4.    (b)     Kiwi fruit
5.    (c)     Indian shot
6.    (d)     Pride of India
7.    (a)     Snake plant
8.    (b)     Peacock plant
9.    (a)     Dog grass
10. (d)     Mother in laws pillow









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