Based on Molecular Data and Skull Features,what Reptile(s)has an Independent

question 16

Multiple Choice

Based on molecular data and skull features,what reptile(s) has an independent lineage from all other reptiles?

• A)lizards
• B)snakes
• C)turtles
• D)crocodiles
• E)lizards and crocodiles have independent lineages

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Definitions:

Proprioception

The sense of the relative position of body parts and strength of effort being employed in movement, essentially how we perceive the position and movement of our bodies.

Somatosensation

The body's sensory system that includes the sense of touch, temperature, body position, and pain.

Gustation

The sense of taste, one of the five traditional senses, involving the perception of different flavors.

Fovea

A small, central pit composed of closely packed cones in the eye's retina, responsible for achieving the maximum visual acuity and color perception under bright light conditions.