Exam 11: Reptiles and Birds

Penguins are preyed on by:

Marine turtles mate at sea but lay their eggs on land.

Match the food preference with the species. -Flatback Sea Turtle

All of the following are adaptations of sea snakes to a marine existence except:

All the following are adaptations of reptiles both on land and in the ocean except:

Match the feeding strategy with the seabird. -Cormorants

Birds that are known to eat the chicks of other birds and even their own chicks are:

In marine turtles, excess salts are removed by:

In emperor penguins, the mother incubates the egg during the Antarctic winter while the father roams in search of food.

Match the food preference with the species. -Leatherback Sea Turtle

Match the feature with the most closely associated animals. -Birds

Match the birds with their primary diet. -Penguins

Sea snakes usually feed on

The tube-nose of tubenoses may be used as a means of enhancing their ability to smell, or to discern strength of air currents.

Match the feeding strategy with the seabird. -Boobies

Match the food preference with the species. -Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Describe 2 adaptations of sea turtles that allow them to live in the marine environment. How are these turtles different from land turtles?

Birds that pursue their prey underwater are:

Match the food preference with the species. -Green Sea Turtle

Describe at least 2 ways that marine iguanas differ from the green iguanas of South American forests.