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zoology 2
Test 2 Lesson 3-4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where are Most amphibian eggs are laid? | in water |
| What do sea lions and fur seals front flippers look like? | they have long hairless front flippers that end in short nails |
| Which sea turtle is the largest of all sea turtles? | leatherback |
| What are the scutes of the turtle made of ? | Keratin |
| What is the most feared sea snake? | Beaked sea snake |
| What are Amphibian hatchlings called? | tadpoles |
| What is a haul out? | When pinnipeds come out of the water to shore |
| The "eared" seals | fur seals and sea lions |
| What do we know about the skin of a walrus? | It changes color depending on how warm they are. |
| What do we know about how well the mother sea turtle takes care of her babies? | They do not take care of their young, they lay their eggs and leave them to survive on their own. |
| What is the difference between a manatee and a dugong? | the shape of their tail |
| In cold weather when hers "shut down" this is called what? | brumation |
| Amphibians skin doesn't just cover its body, what other purposes does it have? | It also helps the amphibian to breathe and drinks water |
| Which turtle is the smallest of the sea turtles? | ridley sea turtle |
| Walrus is prey for what animal? | polar bear |
| If an animal is "oviparous" what does that mean? | it lays eggs |
| What is a loggerhead? | a turtle with a large block-like head |
| What are pinniped breeding grounds called? | rookeries |
| What do we know about the tail of all sea snakes? | it is paddle-shaped |
| Name 2 things that separate sea turtles from other reptiles | Their shell, they live in the water exclusively, and only the female ever leaves and that is only to lay her eggs and then she returns to the sea |
| Why can't a turtle be removed from its shell? | Its skeleton is actually attached to its shell. |
| Why is it dangerous for manatees to stay in shallow water? | they can get hit by boats |
| Name the 2 kinds of snake venom | neurotoxin and hemotoxin |
| Do aquatic amphibians or amphibians leave the water for extended amounts of time after they are adults? | amphibians |
| describe what neurotoxins do? | attack the nervous system |
| What do hemotoxins do? | destroy the ability of the blood to flow through the body |
| What is a plastron? | the lower plate of the turtles shell |
| What state is a manatee sanctuary? | Florida |
| What does odobenidae mean? | one who walks with teeth |
| What are some dangers to pinnipeds? | polar bears, fishing line and hooks, whales and sharks |
| What is a carapace? | The upper dome of the turtle shell |
| all true seals lack what? | external ear flaps |
| True seal front flippers... | are short and fur covered and end in claws |
| Do ALL herps brumate? | no |
| ectothermic | when an animal gets its body heat from its surroundings |
| What do manatees do when they meet one another? | kiss |
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