- 1. Which family of lizards do Agamid lizards belong to?
A) Scincidae
B) Agamidae
C) Gekkonidae
D) Iguanidae
- 2. Agamid lizards are primarily found in which regions?
A) Antarctica and Oceania
B) Australia and Asia
C) North America and Europe
D) Africa and South America
- 3. What do Agamid lizards primarily feed on?
A) Plants
B) Insects
C) Small mammals
D) Fish
- 4. What is the primary function of the dorsal crest often seen in Agamid lizard species?
A) Intimidation
B) Thermoregulation
C) Camouflage
D) Food storage
- 5. Agamid lizards can undergo color changes due to the presence of specialized cells known as:
A) Scales
B) Osteoderms
C) Chromatophores
D) Melanocytes
- 6. Which of the following behaviors is commonly observed during courtship rituals of Agamid lizards?
A) Biting
B) Tail whipping
C) Chirping
D) Head bobbing
- 7. Agamid lizards have a unique defense mechanism of detaching and regenerating their:
A) Tail
B) Legs
C) Tail spines
D) Scales
- 8. Which of the following habitats do Agamid lizards prefer?
A) Alpine meadows
B) Arid and semi-arid regions
C) Coral reefs
D) Tropical rainforests
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