- 1. Which family of lizards do Agamid lizards belong to?
A) Iguanidae
B) Scincidae
C) Agamidae
D) Gekkonidae
- 2. Agamid lizards are primarily found in which regions?
A) Africa and South America
B) Antarctica and Oceania
C) Australia and Asia
D) North America and Europe
- 3. What do Agamid lizards primarily feed on?
A) Plants
B) Small mammals
C) Fish
D) Insects
- 4. What is the primary function of the dorsal crest often seen in Agamid lizard species?
A) Intimidation
B) Thermoregulation
C) Camouflage
D) Food storage
- 5. Agamid lizards can undergo color changes due to the presence of specialized cells known as:
A) Osteoderms
B) Chromatophores
C) Melanocytes
D) Scales
- 6. Which of the following behaviors is commonly observed during courtship rituals of Agamid lizards?
A) Head bobbing
B) Chirping
C) Biting
D) Tail whipping
- 7. Agamid lizards have a unique defense mechanism of detaching and regenerating their:
A) Tail spines
B) Legs
C) Scales
D) Tail
- 8. Which of the following habitats do Agamid lizards prefer?
A) Alpine meadows
B) Tropical rainforests
C) Arid and semi-arid regions
D) Coral reefs
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