Tuatara
A)a reptile that looks like a lizard, but has a different body structure
B)a type of amphibian that shares characteristics with a mammal
C)a reptile that resembles a worm, having no legs or just front legs and living in the earth
D)a type of large reptile that has sharp teeth and a strong body and is a predator, like an alligator
E)a type of reptile that has no backbone
A) a reptile that looks like a lizard, but has a different body structure
What is the definition of the word raptor?
A)a worm like amphibian
B)a predatory bird, such as an eagle
C)a deep sea creature with an exoskeleton
D)a decaying body of a dead animal, providing food for scavengers
E)a body part that sticks out, like an arm or leg
B) a predatory bird, such as an eagle.
What is the definition of the word carrion?
A)a body part that sticks out, like an arm or leg
B)a worm like amphibian
C)a predatory bird, such as an eagle
D)a decaying body of a dead animal, providing food for scavengers
E)a deep sea creature with an exoskeleton
D) a decaying body of a dead animal, providing food for scavengers.
The correct answer is A) a reptile that looks like a lizard, but has a different body structure.
To arrive at this answer, we can use several methods. Let's explore these options:
A) a reptile that looks like a lizard, but has a different body structure
This is the correct answer. We can determine this by understanding the definition of a tuatara, which is a type of reptile found in New Zealand. Tuataras may resemble lizards, but they have unique characteristics such as a beak-like mouth, spines on their back, and the ability to hear sounds at a much higher frequency than other reptiles.
B) a type of amphibian that shares characteristics with a mammal
This option is incorrect. Tuataras are not amphibians but reptiles, so they do not share characteristics with mammals.
C) a reptile that resembles a worm, having no legs or just front legs and living in the earth
This option is incorrect. Tuataras are not worm-like reptiles, and they have four legs. They are primarily terrestrial and live in burrows.
D) a type of large reptile that has sharp teeth and a strong body and is a predator, like an alligator
This option is incorrect. Though some reptiles are predators and have sharp teeth and strong bodies, tuataras specifically do not fit this description. Tuataras are mainly insectivorous and feed on a variety of invertebrates.
E) a type of reptile that has no backbone
This option is incorrect. All reptiles, including tuataras, have backbones, which sets them apart from invertebrates.
In conclusion, by comparing the given options and understanding the characteristics of tuatara, we can determine that A) a reptile that looks like a lizard, but has a different body structure is the correct answer.