Reptiles Display Many Adaptations Supporting a Terrestrial Lifestyle, but _____

question 53

Multiple Choice

Reptiles display many adaptations supporting a terrestrial lifestyle, but _____ is the most significant in reducing their dependency on an aquatic habitat.

• A)keratinized scales
• B)ectothermy
• C)the amniotic egg
• D)the three-chambered heart

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory in psychology and audiology that suggests pitch is perceived by the rate at which auditory nerve fibers fire.

Pitch Perception

The aspect of hearing that allows individuals to assess sounds on a scale from high to low, based on the frequency of sound waves.

Taste Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the taste buds on the tongue, responsible for detecting different tastes such as sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness, and umami.

High-Amplitude Sound

Sounds that have a large maximum pressure variation in the sound wave, leading to a loud perception.