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Orcas-Mammal Group 2

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1. The Killer whales, Orcinus Orca, belongs to all EXCEPT _______?

a.     Chordata

b.     Animalia

c.     Mammalia

d.     Chondrichthyes

 

2.  Although it is also known as the killer whale, the orca is actually the largest species of dolphin.

a. True

b. False

 

3.  The researchers observed Killer whales exhibit which behavior?

a.  Parental care

b.  Complex hunting strategy

c.  Reproductive strategy

d.  Defense strategy

 

4. When Orcas are in groups they are a …

a. Herd

b. Pack

c. Pod

d. Pride

 

5. The Orcas in the study were observed hunting…

a. Narwhals

b. Penguins

c. Sharks

d. Seals

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Flying Squirrels-Mammal Group 1

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1)  Why are they called “flying squirrels” if they don’t actually fly?

a)  They do fly.

b) They glide, which gives the appearance of flying. <—

c)  The jumping action they perform looks like flying.

d) They have wings that are non-functional.

 

2)  What are the advantages presented by “flying?”

a)  Flying is cooler than running/climbing.

b) Flying allows for another niche to be explored towards the canopy.

c)  Their shelters can be an abandoned bird nest.

d) Their shelters can be an abandoned wood pecker cavity.

e)  All of the above!  <–

 

3)  Why is the flying squirrel a representation of forest ecosystems?

a)  The flying squirrel impacts the forest in a negative way.

b) Higher squirrel populations represents a healthy forest. <–

c)  Because where there is a Rocky, there is a Bullwinkle!

d) None of the above

 

4)  How does the flying squirrel affect its surroundings?

a)  The feces produced by the squirrels serves as an important food source.

b) The truffles eaten by the squirrels are dispersed to maintain a healthy forest.

c)  Some predators depend directly upon the population of squirrels.

d) a &c

e)  b&c <–

 

5)  How does the human impact affect the flying squirrel?

a)  Reducing canopy cover in dry forest restorations limits squirrel populations.<–

b) The hunting of the spotted owl makes squirrel populations boom.

c)  Pollution is responsible for toxins that kill off squirrel populations.

d) All of the above

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The Common Loon-Avian Group 2

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1.  What cues do prebreeders look for when searching for a new nesting site?

a)  Chicks

b)  Parent couples

c)  Food

d)  Both a & b

2.  Which hypothesis was supported the most?

a)  Permanent Attributes

b)  Conspecific

c)  Habitat Copying

3.  The common loon is primarily terrestrial

a)  True

b)  False

4. What do loons primarily use to communicate territorial boundaries?

a) vocalizations

b) nest building

c) drumming

d) scent marking

5. Prospectors use chicks to find adults.

a) True

b) False

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peacocks-Avian Group 1

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1). “LPS” injections in peacocks induced the production of what?

a. Anesthetic

b. Antibodies

c. Antifreeze

d. Anticoagulants

 

2). What does the presence of a greater amount of eyespots mean to a female peacock?

a. Male is healthier

b. Male is a good choice for a partner

c. Male will contribute good genes to offspring

d. All of the above

 

3). Concerning sexual selection in birds, which sex typically shows the most elaborate plumage and displays?

a. Males

b. Females

c. Both

 

4). True or False:  Males injected with “LPS” maintain a higher percent chance of obtaining a desirable mate?

 

5). True or False:  Elaborate displays and behavior geared towards attracting a mate is unique to peacocks?

 

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V. aspis-Non-Avian Reptile Vodcast Group 3

1. The researchers found that the absence of shelter impact_________ of Vipera aspis?

a. physiological performance

b. behavior

c. stress hormone level

d. all of the above

e. b and c

2. What is the function of heliotheria?

a. Predation

b. Camouflage

c. Temperature regulation

d. Reproduction

3. Where are Vipera aspis found?

a. France

b. Africa

c. China

d. South America

e. Southern United States

f. Narnia

4. What physiological parameters were the researchers testing?

a. sleep hormones and changes in sleep patterns

b. sex hormone changes during reproduction

c. response to presence of prey

d. digestion and stress hormone levels

5. Digestion of Vipera aspis was increased with exposure to colder temperature.

a. True

b. False

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B. plumifrons-Non-Avian Reptile Group 2

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  1. What was different between the running methods of B. plumifrons and terrestrial animals? 
    1. Ankle and knee flexion missing
    2. Longer strides
    3. No difference
  2. Kinematic variation between running strides of B. plumifrons were due to:
    1. Foot length
    2. Animal size
    3. Sprint speed
  3. What adaptations have B. plumifrons developed to help them evade predators? 
    1. Strong, whip-like tails
    2. Color-changing skin
    3. Running across water
  4. B. plumifrons use their legs as a ­­­­___________ element to run across water.
    1. Spring
    2. Force
    3. Spring and force
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Platypus-Amniote Vodcast

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  1. Research on Platypus breeding behaviors is important for:
    1. Following population sizes and demographic information
    2. Increasing the number of Platypuses in Captivity
    3. Increase breeding for use as domestic pets
    4. All of the above

 

  1. Successful breeding in the behavior study occurred between:
    1. Male 1 and Females 1 & 2
    2. Male 2 and Female 1
    3. Male 1 and Female 1
    4. Male 2 and Female 2

 

  1. The male platypus plays a role in:
    1. Mating
    2. Choosing a burrow site
    3. Tending to the eggs
    4. Taking care of the young
    5. All of the above

 

  1. Estimated gestation time is:
    1. 30-35 days
    2. 15-21 days
    3. 20-30 days
    4. 12-15 days

 

  1. The platypus courting ritual includes
    1. The male chasing the female
    2. A dance performed by the male
    3. Swimming together and tail biting
    4. High pitched calls between the mates
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Chameleon-Non-Avian Reptile Vodcast

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1. The chameleons consistently matched the background more closely in response to birds than to snakes because.

a. snakes can smell better

b. chameleon’s natural predator is the bird

c. the bird’s vision can decipher colors and shades differently

d. the snake’s vision can perceive movement better than color

 

 

2. The dwarf chameleons had different behavioral responses to the bird and the snake.

a. True

b. False

 

 

3. The dwarf chameleon is classified as critically endangered and has a high risk of extinction in the wild.

a. True

b. False

 

 

4. When predators are nearby, the Smith’s Dwarf chameleon will try to look like:

a. A dead leaf

b. A flower

c. A fruit

d. A dwarf

 

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Panda-Tetrapod Group 1

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  1. Pandas reproduce at a much lower rate…
    1. When placed in captivity
    2. When faced with habitat destruction
    3. When sharing a habitat with other species
    4. Both a and b
    5. Both b and c
  2. Female pandas are “in heat” for what length of time?
    1. 2-4 weeks a year
    2. 12-14 days per year
    3. 2-4 days per year
    4. 12-14 weeks per year
  3. According to the study, pandas are at a “genetic dead end.”
    1. True
    2. False
  4. According to the study, approximately what proportion of the pandas’ ancestral habitat has been lost?
    1. 58%
    2. 63%
    3. 77%
    4. 85%
    5. 92%
  5. Which of the following was NOT given by the study as a reason for population decline?
    1. Introduction of foreign species
    2. Major expansions in ancient human civilizations
    3. Rapid development of agriculture
    4. Agricultural associated landscape events
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Cookie-Cutter Shark-Fish Group 2

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1) What is the function of the calcified cartilaginous skeleton for the cookiecutter shark?
 
 
for foraging in deeper water
2) What is the most frequent fish preyed on by the cookiecutter shark throughout the year?
 
swordfish
3) What does the bite size of the cookiecutter shark suggest?
 
bite size corresponds to body size; males smaller than female
 
4) What does cookie-cutter shark uses to attract preys?
 
bioluminescence