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  • 1. What is the scientific term for the study of reptiles and amphibians?
A) Ichthyology
B) Entomology
C) Herpetology
D) Ornithology
  • 2. What is the name of the process by which reptiles shed their skin?
A) Detachment
B) Abrasion
C) Exfoliation
D) Ecdysis
  • 3. What is the largest species of lizard?
A) Green Anole
B) Monitor Lizard
C) Komodo Dragon
D) Bearded Dragon
  • 4. Which reptile species is known for its ability to squirt blood from its eyes as a defense mechanism?
A) Skink
B) Anole
C) Garter Snake
D) Horned Lizard
  • 5. What is the term for the tough, keratinized scales covering a reptile's body?
A) Scutes
B) Fur
C) Quills
D) Feathers
  • 6. What is the main difference between reptiles and amphibians?
A) Reptiles have gills, while amphibians breathe through lungs
B) Reptiles undergo metamorphosis, while amphibians do not
C) Reptiles have scales, while amphibians have moist skin
D) Reptiles reproduce by laying eggs, while amphibians give live birth
  • 7. Which lizard species is known for its ability to change color to match its environment?
A) Anole
B) Iguana
C) Skink
D) Chameleon
  • 8. What is the term for the process by which reptiles control their body temperature by using external sources of heat?
A) Estivation
B) Thermoregulation
C) Hibernation
D) Brumation
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