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?

    <p>Zoology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did modern zoology have its origins?

    <p>Renaissance and early modern period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature between frogs and toads?

    <p>Presence of tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do adult frogs typically lay their eggs?

    <p>In water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Amphibians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the aquatic larvae of frogs called?

    <p>Tadpoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Early Triassic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of adult frogs?

    <p>Protruding eyes and anteriorly-attached tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the eggs of frogs typically laid?

    <p>In water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for around 88% of extant amphibian species?

    <p>Frogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the greatest concentration of frog species diversity?

    <p>Tropical rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do frog eggs hatch into?

    <p>Tadpoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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