What do you call a person that studies amphibians and reptiles?
Herpetologist
List some characteristics of amphibians.
Some characteristics of amphibians are they have vertebras, their skin is smooth and slimy, breath through their skin, they are cold-blooded, have a complex life cycle, they vocalize, and some fertilize eggs internally and some externally.
List some characteristics of reptiles.
Some characteristics of reptiles are they have backbones, their bodies are completely covered in scales, they are cold-blooded, produce shelled eggs or bear live young, fertilize eggs internally, and all species have at least one lung.
Name at least four amphibians that were presented in lab today.
Four amphibians that were presented in lab today were a Bull Frog, Southern Toad, Green Tree Frog, and Spotted Salamander.
Name at least eight reptiles that were presented in lab today
Eight reptiles that were presented in lab today were a Box Turtle, Gopher Tortoise, Soft Shell Turtle, Snapping Turtle, Broad Headed Skink, Glass Lizard (Legless lizard), Hog Nose Snake, Scarlett King Snake, Eastern King Snake, Rat Snake, Corn Snake, Copp
How do frogs and toads differ?
Toads and frogs differ by a toad's skin is drier and they have wart like structures and toads lay their eggs in long strings.
Name one specific amphibian and a unique trait or characteristic of this amphibian.
One specific amphibian is the Green Tree Frog and the unique trait is that they blend in with the environment.
What is the state amphibian of Georgia?
The state amphibian of Georgia is Green Tree Frog (Hyla Cinera).
What is the state amphibian of South Carolina?
The state amphibian of South Carolina is the Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma Maculatum).
Where do amphibians lay their eggs?
Amphibians typically lay their eggs in water.
Where do reptiles lay their eggs?
Reptiles lay their eggs on land.
Which reptile presented is considered a "keystone" species" and why?
The reptile presented that is considered a "keystone" species is the Gopher tortoise because their burrows provide a home to other species.
Name three large local populations of Gopher tortoises
Three local populations of Gopher tortoises are in McDuffie County, Fort Gordon, Savannah River Site, and there is a reserve in Aiken.
List two defensive or protective mechanisms of turtles.
Two defensive or protective mechanisms of turtles are their hard shells, biting, or to escape.
Why are reptiles a good species to study at SREL?
Reptiles are a good species to study at SREL because they live long and how they are similar to humans in how long it takes them to mature.
How might reptiles at SREL affect the local human population?
Reptiles at SREL might affect the local human population because rodent control from snake, and turtles and alligators could be contaminated.
What is unique about the Glass Lizard?
The Glass Lizard is a legless lizard
How many species of snakes are found in Georgia? How many are venomous?
There are 41 species of snakes are found in Georgia and only 6 of them are venomous.
How can you tell the difference between a Scarlet King Snake (nonvenomous) and a Coral Snake (venomous)?
You can tell the difference between a Scarlett King Snake and a Coral Snake is red on black is a Scarlett King Snake but red on yellow is a Coral Snake.
What function do king snakes perform? Why are they able to do this?
The function that king snakes perform is that they eat other venomous snakes and they are able to do this because they are immune to the venom.
What function do corn snakes and rat snakes perform?
The function that corn snakes and rat snakes perform is that they keep the rodent population down.
What is the most common venomous snake in the Augusta area?
The most common venomous snake in the Augusta area is the Copperhead snake.
Name three venomous snakes in our area.
Three venomous snakes in our areas are the Canebreak rattlesnake, Pygmy rattlesnake, and Diamondback rattlesnake.
What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
The difference between an alligator and crocodile is alligators have a shorter snout and crocodiles have a tooth in their lower jaw that sticks up into the upper jaw and is visible when the mouth is closed.
Name one physical feature that allows alligators and crocodiles to swim underwater.
One physical feature that allows alligators and crocodiles to swim underwater is an nictitating membrane.
Why are amphibians and reptiles good species to study in relation to the environment?
Amphibians and reptiles are good species to study in relation to the environment long live, long maturity, and amphibians because of their permeable skin and byphasic life cycle.
When studying amphibians and reptiles, we could classify them as what kind of species?
Indicator species