abeka 7th grade science section review 9.3

a snake's jaws are double-hinged allowing them to open their mouths wide enough to swallow prey, their saliva help aid in swallowing, and their stomach contains gastric juices which allow the snake to digest bones and teeth

list three design features the snake has that help it eat large meals

to detect scent molecules

for what does a snake use its Jacobson's organ

sauropods are carnivorous, walk on two legs, and have huge jaws with strong teeth; theropods are herbivorous, walk on multiple legs, and have leaf-shaped teeth

what are the differences between a sauropod and a theropod

lateral undulation, rectilinear movement, Conserina movement, and sidewinding movement

what are the four methods of snake locomotion

crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gavials

what are the four types of crocodilians

Marine turtles, Freshwater turtles, and Terrestrial turtles

what are the three common groups of turtles mentioned in the text

neurotoxic affects the nervous system, and Hemotoxic affects the circulatory system

what are the two types of snake venom and which parts of the body do they affect

it is used as a solar radiation detector

what is the function of the parietal eye

Komodo dragon, and gecko

what is the largest lizard? what is the smallest lizard

herpetologists

what is the name for scientists who study reptiles and amphibians

spectacle

what is the transparent eye covering of a gecko called