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Question
Which one of the following reptiles is an edentate?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Edentate means lacking teeth. Among reptiles, turtles (order Testudines) are edentate; they have a keratinous beak instead of teeth. Chamaeleon, garden lizard, and gecko are all lizards (order Squamata) and possess teeth, though their dentition may vary in form and arrangement.
Hint
Which reptile has a beak-like mouth structure instead of individual teeth?