In what environment is long leg length an advantage for a lizard? E) Why have anoles evolved different toe pads?

Q: Primates have four major modes of locomotion. In the lab manual, compare arm length to leg length…

A: Primate locomotion is an aspect of behavior which arises out of anatomical structure. Primates have…

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a Moist, permeable skin in amphibians?

A: ANSWER;- advantages;- Most amphibians have thin skin that is very permeable (allowing fluids and…

Q: give the function of these shark parts. 1. pectoral fin 2. pelvic fin 3. anal fin 4.…

A: Sharks are excellent swimmers, with streamlined bodies and specialized fins that allow them to move…

Q: Explain why amphibians are sometimes called “canaries in acoal mine.”

A: Sentinel species are the animals that used to find out the risks to human beings by providing and…

Q: How do the legs of different reptiles vary in number, size, and function?

A: Reptiles are evolved from amphibians. They belong to the kingdom Animalia and phylum Chordata. More…

Q: Why are Tuataras not grouped together with the lizards? What morphological character separates them?

A: Though Tuataras look similar to lizards but they are actually very different both morphologically…

Q: Describe the morphology of radular teeth in the Gastropoda species

A: Introduction  The radula  is the vital feeding organ and also very significant to the majority of…

Q: What are two defining characteristics of mammals?

A: Answer- Mammals are the most advance group of organisms present on the earth. They comes under…

Q: A hardosaur have large bodies with strong arms and legs and tail, couldn’t they use them to defend…

A: Divergent evolution is the accumulation of differences across groups, which can lead to the…

Q: Amphioxus long has been of interest to zoologists searching for a vertebrate ancestor. Explain why…

A: Amphioxus, also known as lancelets or Branchiostoma, is a small marine animal belonging to the…

Q: Is there any genetic evidence linking lobe-finned fish and amphibians

A: Lobe-finned fishes and amphibians are closely related and connected through a common ancestor which…

Q: What are the three maingroups into which mammalsare divided?

A: Mammals are vertebrate animals that constitute the class Mammalia. They are characterized by the…

Q: What is the habitus characteristics of lizard (Hemidactylus frenatus)?

A: Hemidactylus is a genus of gecko belonging to the Gekkonidae family. It contains 176 species that…

Q: What characteristics make a pig a chordate?

A: Chordate Chordates belong to the phylum Chordata. During some period of the life cycle of chordates,…

Q: give the function of these stingray parts. 1. eye 2. snout 3. mouth 4. nostril 5. spiracle 6.…

A: Across the world, temperate and tropical marine and freshwater ecosystems are home to the…

Q: What are the Limbs characteristics of lizard (Hemidactylus frenatus)

A: Hemidactylus frenatus, often known as the common house gecko, is a gecko that is endemic to South…

Q: Give an example animal for some of the key adaptations of chordates: (a) backbone, (b) skull, (c)…

A: The Chordata can be described as the animal group involving highly evolved animals with anatomical…

Q: What makes hydra, planaria, salamanders, and fish so much better at regenerating than mammals?

A: Answer- Regeneration is the process by which an organism damaged or missing cells of the organisms…

Q: If snakes are limbless, how can they be consideredtetrapods?

A: The organisms of the ecosystem have significant properties. Depending upon the different features of…

Q: What features of typical amphibians prevent them from living entirely on land?

A: Amphibians are the organisms which are vertebrates as they possess distinct backbone. They live…

Q: Feeding and gas exchange in chordates is via pharyngeal gill slits.   True   False   In tunicate…

A: Introduction :- The notochord is a defining characteristic of the Chordate phylum and is present in…

Q: Discuss the Feeding behavior in garter snakes ?

A: In psychology, feeding behavior is defined as the process or mechanism of action of an organism that…

Q: What is/are the major comparison(s) between the tunicates and bony fish?Are tunicates inverterbrate…

A: Tunicates are marine invertebrates that belong to the Tunicata subphylum. They are members of the…

Q: Very few fossils of Sahelanthropus have been found up until now, therefore we do not have a complete…

A: The study of ancient hominin species is a fascinating endeavor that often relies on the recovery and…

Q: Contrast the swimming of sharks with that of bony fishes.

A: Swimming in bony and cartilage fish.

Q: Threespine sticklebacks that invaded freshwater lakes have lost their pelvic spines. What other…

A: Threespine sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus) are commonly found in the ocean. They are…

Q: what is the major difference between turtles and tortoise?

A: The domain Eukarya includes the kingdom Animalia. All animals are classified under the kingdom…

Q: What are the advantages of bipedalism in humans?

A: Skeletal system is a part of body system which gives scaffolding structure and provides support to…

Q: How does the ankle joint change in structure and function among salamanders, lizards, mammals

A: The ankle joint is also known as the talocrural joint is a synovial joint located in the lower limb.…

Q: what are the advantages and disadvantages of carapace and plastron in turtles

A: Turtles belong to the Testudines family of reptiles, which are distinguished by a shell made…

Q: What is the best evidence that Monotremes are a transitional taxon between reptiles and other…

A: Monotremes contain only five species, they are the platypus and four species of echidna. They are…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all reptiles?      A Use lungs and skin for…

A: Reptiles are four legged organisms which form an intermediate group between mammals and amphibians.

Q: What type of fish scales regenerate fast? What type of aquatic environment they are in?  Are they…

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Q: Describe the structural differences between the pleopods and the pereiopods up the prawn. What…

A: Pereiopods are primarily walking legs and are also used for gathering food.They are also the ten…

Q: Bony Fish (Perch) Explain the functions of the perch such as the external and internal features.…

A: Freshwater, seawater, and brackish (a mix of freshwater and saltwater) habitats are all home to bony…

Q: Match the benefit to the correct chordate adaptation. (match each number to the correct letter)…

A: Evolution is a continuous process and we are still evolving. Evolution is nothing but adapting to…

Q: Name three “unique” characteristics observed in the dogfish shark and explain how these features…

A: There are varieties of species of shark and each has a specific adaptation for survival in a…

Q: Can you answer all the parts to this question regarding sharks  A: The reproductive organs on a…

A: Claspers are the reproductive organ or external genitalia in male sharks, these clasper are…

Q: Are Lepidosaurs and Archosaurs are monophylum

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: What is the function of the lateral line in fish?

A: The main sense organs in fishes are the eyes, ears, olfactory organs, receptor for touch and the…

Marine Evolution

Marine habitat is less explored, and hence, its biological diversity is far less known. The marine habitats are not constant due to their shifting nature, while the terrestrial habitats are more stable. Marine biology is the science that deals with the study of diverse marine species, their interactions, and behavioral characteristics.