Reptiles Quiz

Which order of reptiles includes tuataras?

• Order Crocodilia

• Order Testudines

• Order Squamata

• Order Rhynchocephalia

What is the function of the third eye on top of the head of tuataras?

• Non-functional

• Improved sense of smell

• Enhanced vision

• Improved hearing

What is the characteristic feature of snakes that allows them to swallow prey larger than their own diameter?

• Ability to change color

• Legless body

• Ability to climb trees

• Highly mobile jaws

Which order of reptiles includes turtles?

• Order Crocodilia

• Order Rhynchocephalia

• Order Squamata

• Order Testudines

What is the main difference between crocodiles and alligators?

• Size

• Habitat preference

• Shape of the snout

• Color

What is the main characteristic of turtles' respiration?

• No need for respiration

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Ability to breathe through skin

• Shell prevents expansion of chest for breathing

What is the main problem faced by large tortoises and sea turtles in terms of conservation?

• Excessive hunting

• Lack of food

• Limited number of breeding sites

• Predation by humans

What is the main difference in the habitat preference of crocodiles and alligators?

• Prefer dry land

• Prefer marshy areas

• Prefer freshwater

• Prefer salty water

What is the main characteristic of the skin of crocodiles and alligators?

• Thick with bony plates and scutes

• Thin and smooth

• Highly sensitive to touch

• Covered in scales

What is the main characteristic of the shell of turtles?

• Shell made of feathers

• Shell made of hard plastic

• Shell made of soft material

• Body enclosed in a protective shell