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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

Question

14. Which reptile group is noted for having a four-chambered heart, unlike most other reptiles?
Options
A Snakes
B Lizards
C Crocodilians
Correct Answer
D Turtles
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While most reptiles possess a three-chambered heart with an incomplete ventricular septum, crocodilians (alligators, crocodiles) have evolved a fully four-chambered heart.

Hint

Large aquatic predatory reptiles like alligators and crocodiles.

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