1. Which one does not belong?
2. List the family and (if possible) genus of each image.
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 8th, 2018, 12:20 pm
by gillio
Almandine, image 2 is not showing
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 8th, 2018, 12:29 pm
by memeus
Almandine wrote:1.
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1. Which one does not belong?
2. List the family and (if possible) genus of each image.
1. Picture No. 2, as it is not in the family Ambystomatidae
2. No.1 is Ambystomatidae, No.2 is Plethodontidae, Typhlomolge, No.3 is Ambystomatidae
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 8th, 2018, 12:57 pm
by Almandine
All correct, you may proceed.
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 10th, 2018, 6:19 am
by memeus
Almandine wrote:All correct, you may proceed.
1. What type of environment does this specimen like to live in
2. Name 2 adaptations to its environment
3. This organism exhibits GSD. What is GSD?
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 11th, 2018, 10:04 am
by Galahad
memeus wrote:
Almandine wrote:All correct, you may proceed.
1. What type of environment does this specimen like to live in
2. Name 2 adaptations to its environment
3. This organism exhibits GSD. What is GSD?
1. Freshwater Habitats
2. Oxygen absorbing throat + other parts, helps them stay underwater; huge shells + soft camo makes for good blending in the environment, predators can see them
3. Genotypic Sex Determination - Sex by Genes
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 13th, 2018, 9:48 am
by memeus
Galahad wrote:
memeus wrote:
Almandine wrote:All correct, you may proceed.
1. What type of environment does this specimen like to live in
2. Name 2 adaptations to its environment
3. This organism exhibits GSD. What is GSD?
1. Freshwater Habitats
2. Oxygen absorbing throat + other parts, helps them stay underwater; huge shells + soft camo makes for good blending in the environment, predators can see them
3. Genotypic Sex Determination - Sex by Genes
All correct! Go ahead.
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 14th, 2018, 3:28 pm
by CrayolaCrayon
1. What is this turtle's genus?
2. How long does it take for their eggs to hatch?
3. Is this genus endangered?
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 14th, 2018, 4:45 pm
by Unome
1. Pseudemys?
2. Let's go with 60-90 days (I have a wider range in my binder, but this is what I'd put on a test)
3. No
Re: Herpetology B/C
Posted: March 14th, 2018, 6:43 pm
by CrayolaCrayon
This one is really tough!!!
1. The Genus is Graptemy. It is a Northern map turtle
2. The egg time to hatch is 50-70 days,
3. It is endangered.