Biology of Amphibians and Birds Quiz

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What is the body covering characteristic of amphibians?

Dry, scaly skin
Feathers
Smooth and slimy skin (correct)
Slimy scales

Which respiratory system is used by fish?

Trachea
Skin
Lungs
Gills (correct)

What type of blood temperature regulation is found in birds?

Dependent on environment
Cold-blooded
Warm-blooded (correct)
Variable temperature

How many species are estimated for amphibians?

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What type of reproduction is common in birds?

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Amphibians

Animals with smooth, slimy skin and that live in both water and land, but some species can live only on land. They breathe through their skin and lungs. They can be viviparous or oviparous.

Fish

These animals are cold-blooded, have slimy scales, and breathe through their gills. They reproduce in a variety of ways, including viviparous, oviparous, and ovoviviparous. They are found in a wide variety of aquatic habitats.

Oviparous

The method of reproduction where the young are hatched from eggs laid by the mother, such as birds.

Viviparous

A type of reproduction where young are born alive from the mother’s body.

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Birds

These animals have feathers that cover their dry, scaly skin. They are warm-blooded and breathe through their lungs. They are oviparous, which means they lay eggs.

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