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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question
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Which of the following is true regarding limbs in the reptile group?
Options
A All reptiles are four-legged tetrapods
B Snakes are limbless but still classified as reptiles
Correct Answer
C Reptile limbs are only used for swimming
D Reptiles lack limb bones like the femur
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Most reptiles have limbs positioned for land movement, but snakes are explicitly mentioned as being limbless. They still share the common ancestry and other traits of reptiles.

Hint

Consider the diversity of movement even within this group.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 100 of 737
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