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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QUIZ ON AMPHIBIANS

QUIZ ON  AMPHIBIANS


1.    Which of the following statement is correct?
(a) Newts have two distinct life stages
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        (b) Newts have three distinct life stages
        (c) Newts have only one distinct life stages
        (d) Newts have four distinct life stages
2.    A type of lazy frog .It does not go for hunting .It simply 
sits in one place and catches prey which passes nearby. What is its name?
(a) African bullfrog
(b) American tree frog
(c) Grey tree frog
(d) Red eyed tree frog
3.    What is the main feature of a salamander?
(a)        It has webs for swimming
(b)        It has flying membrane
(c)        It has tail
(d)        It has horn
4.         Which among the following is a poisonous newt?
(a)     Hell bender
(b)     Red eft
(c)     Common  newt
(d)     Red spotted newt
5.       Which salamander has stripes like a tiger?
(a)     Red black salamander
     (b)     European fire salamander
     (c)     Chinese giant salamander
     (d)     Tiger salamander
6.       Which is the world’s smallest frog?
(a)     Asian painted frog
     (b)     lberia  eleuth frog
     (c)     Four eyed frog
     (d)     Skunk frog
7.       Among the following which frog travelled the space?
(a)     American tree frog
     (b)     Russian tree frog
     (c)     Indian tree frog
     (d)     Japanese tree frog
8.       Jore Pokhri wildlife sanctuary is a habitat of the Himalayan Newt.In which state this Jore pokhri wildlife sanctuary is situated?
(a)     Arunachal Pradesh
     (b)     Himachal Pradesh
     (c)     West Bengal
     (d)     Jammu & Kashmir
9.       The earliest Caecilian  is reported to be from  the early Jurassic period in Arizona,USA,190 million year ago. What was the name given to this Caecilian?    
(a)     Eocaecilia
(b)     Jurassic  caecilian
(c)     European caecilian
     (d)     Blind caecilian
10.     Among which of the following is the recently discovered strange breed of frog. It is a living fossil.
(a)     Dart frog
(b)     Purple frog
(c)     Glass frog
     (d)     Painted frog
11.     A type of toad generally found in high altitudes in the evergreen forest of Kerala. It is small with a maximum length of 35mm. what is its name?
(a)     Buddome’s toad
(b)     Crested Forest Toad
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(c)     Common Indian Toad
     (d)     Malabar Toad
12.     Which among the following is a flying frog?
(a)     Snake frog
(b)     Poisonous dart frog
(c)     Red-eyed tree frog
     (d)     Grey tree frog
13.     Which among the following statement is correct?
(a)     Caecilian has eyes that are covered with skin or bones
(b)     Caecilians have no eyes
(c)     Caecilians have horns
     (d)     Caecilians are snakes
14.     Chilean four-eyed frogs are called so because ----------------------------.
(a)     It has four eyes
(b)     It has eyespot marks on its rear end
(c)     Its eyes are divided into four parts
     (d)     Its nostrils also function as a light detection
15.     Which among the following is a deadly poisonous frog.
(a)     Termite nest frog
(b)     Big eyed tree frog
(c)     Golden poison dart frog
     (d)     Malabar frog



ANSWERS

1.    (b)        Newts have three distinct life stages
2.    (a)        African bullfrog
3.    (c)        It has tail
4.    (b)        Red eft
5.    (d)        Tiger salamander
6.    (b)        lberia  eleuth frog
7.    (d)        Japanese tree frog
8.    (c)        West Bengal
9.    (a)        Eocaecilia
10. (b)        Purple frog
11. (d)        Malabar Toad
12. (c)        Red-eyed tree frog
13. (a)        Caecilian has eyes that are covered with skin or bones
14. (b)        It has eyespot marks on its rear end
15. (c)        Golden poison dart frog








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