Question

Identify the following animals and the classes to which they belong.

(a)A - Salamandra, Amphibia, B- Chelone, Reptilia, C-Chameleon, Reptilia
(b)A- Salamandra, Reptilia, B- Chelone, Reptilia, C-Chameleon, Reptilia
(b)A- Salamandra, Amphibia, B- Chelone, Amphibia, C-Chameleon, Amphibia
(b)A- Salamandra, Urochordata, B- Chelone, Cephalochordata, C-Chameleon, Hemichordata

Answer 1

Hint: Amphibians are the animals that can survive on land and water both. Reptiles are animals that have scales and crawl on land. Urochordates have a notochord and hollow nerve cord while hemichordates have only some characteristics of chordates.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Salamanders are usually found in damp habitats near or in water. They have moist skin and are closely related to frogs despite how different frogs and salamanders are. These are classified into the category of tailed amphibians. It is a shy and cryptic animal. It is always seen hiding behind the rocks or stones. Most salamanders live in moist habitats, frequently adjacent to or in streams, lakes or swamps. It is also said that they belong to the amphibian order Caudata which means tails.
Chelone is a marine reptile that resembles a turtle. A green sea turtle is scientifically known as Chelonia mydas. It is a species in the genus Chelonia.
Chameleon belongs to the class reptilian. It has the adaptation to change its colour according to the surroundings. They can change their body colour to green, grey, yellow, red, etc. They also have prehensile tails.

So, the correct answer is an option (a)A-Salamandra, Amphibia,B- Chelone, Reptilia,C-Chameleon, Reptilia


Note: Amphibians are mostly found in moist places and can breathe air through their skin. The study of amphibians and reptiles is known as Herpetology. Reptilian families include lizards, turtles, alligators, crocodiles and snakes. Scales are found on every reptile.