Zoology Basics

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Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?

Aristotle (correct)

Charles Darwin

Francis Crick

Carl Linnaeus

What does the term 'Zoology' derive from?

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Roman

Ancient Greek (correct)

Ancient Egyptian

Who discovered the structure of DNA in 1953?

James Watson

Robert Hooke

Francis Crick (correct)

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Which branch of biology does Zoology belong to?

Zoology Signup and view all the answers

During which period did modern zoology have its origins?

Renaissance and early modern period Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature between frogs and toads?

Presence of tail Signup and view all the answers

Where do adult frogs typically lay their eggs?

In water Signup and view all the answers

Which vertebrate order accounts for one of the five most diverse vertebrate orders?

Amphibians Signup and view all the answers

What are the aquatic larvae of frogs called?

Tadpoles Signup and view all the answers

From which period does the oldest proto-frog, Triadobatrachus, date back to?

Early Triassic Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of adult frogs?

Protruding eyes and anteriorly-attached tongue Signup and view all the answers

Where are the eggs of frogs typically laid?

In water Signup and view all the answers

What accounts for around 88% of extant amphibian species?

Frogs Signup and view all the answers

Where is the greatest concentration of frog species diversity?

Tropical rainforest Signup and view all the answers

What do frog eggs hatch into?

Tadpoles Signup and view all the answers

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