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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the amphibians?
- Carnivorus
- Metamorphosis during development
- Endothermic
- Start off life as gilled larvae
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Amphibians evoloved from: |
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Frogs and toads are part of the order: |
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Which of the following statements regarding frogs and salamanders is false?
- They are not considered dangerous to domestic dogs and cats
- Some possess large parotid glands dorsally on the head that excrete toxins
- They should all be considered potentially dangerous to dogs and cats
- They have many modalities of respiration
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They are not considered dangerous to domestic dogs and cats |
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Why are many frogs brightly colored? |
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- They are practicing mimcry
- They are poisonous
- It discourages predators due to a learned behavior
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Buccopharyngeal respiration: |
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Where is the best place to obtain the maximum about of blood from a frog? |
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Which of the following is the cause of "red leg" in frogs?
- Chytridiomycosis
- Coccidiosis
- Aeromonas
- Rhabdias
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a frog's skin?
- Ecdysis occurs
- It lacks glands
- Contains a waxy substance that protects against dehydration
- It is semipermeable
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Where do most amphibians lay eggs? |
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Hedgehogs are part of which taxonomical order? |
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Which sense(s) are highly developed in the hedgehog? |
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Hedgehogs appear to be resistant to which of the following?
- Many toxins
- Radiation
- Antibiotics
- Temperatures
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The face, underbody and legs of a hedgehog are covered with what? |
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The defense posture of a hedgehog: |
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All of the following statements are false regarding husbandry except:
- They are best housed in small groups of 3 or 4
- They are best housed alone
- They will typically thrive better in large groups
- It is best to house them in pairs of the same sex
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They are best housed alone |
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A major part of the hedgehogs diet could consist of all follwing except:
- Insects
- Kitten food
- Worms
- Vegetables
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Average life span of a hedgehog in the wild: |
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All of the following are common medical problems associated with hedghogs except:
- Dermatological conditions
- Ophthalmic trauma
- Lameness
- Malocclusion
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With regards to husbandry, hedgehogs should be provided with all of the following except:
- A substrate such as pine or aspen
- Water bowls
- PVC piping
- Rabbit water bottles
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