Amphibia MCQs

  1. What is the primary characteristic of Amphibia?
    • A) They are fully aquatic.
    • B) They have a dry skin.
    • C) They undergo metamorphosis.
    • D) They have feathers.
      Answer: C) They undergo metamorphosis.
  2. Which of the following is a subclass of Amphibia?
    • A) Anura
    • B) Reptilia
    • C) Actinopterygii
    • D) Chondrichthyes
      Answer: A) Anura
  3. What type of skin do amphibians have?
    • A) Scaly
    • B) Smooth and moist
    • C) Feathery
    • D) Bumpy and dry
      Answer: B) Smooth and moist
  4. Which of the following animals is NOT an amphibian?
    • A) Frog
    • B) Salamander
    • C) Toad
    • D) Lizard
      Answer: D) Lizard
  5. What is the primary mode of respiration in adult amphibians?
    • A) Gills
    • B) Lungs
    • C) Skin
    • D) Both B and C
      Answer: D) Both B and C
  6. Which life stage of amphibians typically has gills?
    • A) Adult
    • B) Egg
    • C) Larva
    • D) None
      Answer: C) Larva
  7. What type of reproduction do most amphibians exhibit?
    • A) Asexual
    • B) External fertilization
    • C) Internal fertilization
    • D) Budding
      Answer: B) External fertilization
  8. What is the main purpose of the amphibian’s moist skin?
    • A) To provide insulation
    • B) To facilitate respiration
    • C) To protect against predators
    • D) To absorb sunlight
      Answer: B) To facilitate respiration
  9. Which of the following groups is included in the class Amphibia?
    • A) Fish
    • B) Reptiles
    • C) Frogs
    • D) Birds
      Answer: C) Frogs
  10. What type of habitat do most amphibians prefer?
    • A) Dry deserts
    • B) Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments
    • C) High altitudes
    • D) Cold climates
      Answer: B) Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments
  11. What is the common name for the order Anura?
    • A) Salamanders
    • B) Frogs and toads
    • C) Caecilians
    • D) Lizards
      Answer: B) Frogs and toads
  12. What is a major threat to amphibian populations worldwide?
    • A) Climate change
    • B) Overfishing
    • C) Habitat destruction
    • D) Both A and C
      Answer: D) Both A and C
  13. Which of the following structures helps amphibians with balance while swimming?
    • A) Fins
    • B) Webbed feet
    • C) Tail
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: B) Webbed feet
  14. Which of the following amphibians is known for its ability to regenerate limbs?
    • A) Frog
    • B) Salamander
    • C) Toad
    • D) Caecilian
      Answer: B) Salamander
  15. What is the role of the tympanic membrane in amphibians?
    • A) Respiration
    • B) Hearing
    • C) Balance
    • D) Digestion
      Answer: B) Hearing
  16. Which of the following statements is true about amphibians?
    • A) They are exclusively terrestrial.
    • B) They do not have a larval stage.
    • C) They can absorb water through their skin.
    • D) They have no predators.
      Answer: C) They can absorb water through their skin.
  17. How do amphibians typically communicate?
    • A) Through visual displays
    • B) Through vocalizations
    • C) Through chemical signals
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  18. Which order of amphibians is known for being limbless?
    • A) Anura
    • B) Urodela
    • C) Apoda
    • D) Amphibia
      Answer: C) Apoda
  19. What adaptation helps amphibians avoid desiccation?
    • A) Scales
    • B) Moist skin
    • C) Thick fur
    • D) Feathers
      Answer: B) Moist skin
  20. Which amphibian is known for its distinctive vocal calls during mating season?
    • A) Toad
    • B) Salamander
    • C) Frog
    • D) Caecilian
      Answer: C) Frog
  21. What type of circulatory system do amphibians possess?
    • A) Open circulatory system
    • B) Closed circulatory system
    • C) Semi-open circulatory system
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: B) Closed circulatory system
  22. Which of the following is a method of defense used by some amphibians?
    • A) Camouflage
    • B) Toxic secretions
    • C) Aposematism
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  23. What is the typical diet of adult amphibians?
    • A) Herbivorous
    • B) Carnivorous
    • C) Omnivorous
    • D) Both B and C
      Answer: D) Both B and C
  24. How do amphibians generally absorb moisture?
    • A) Through their mouths
    • B) Through their skin
    • C) Through their lungs
    • D) Through their eyes
      Answer: B) Through their skin
  25. Which of the following amphibians is often used as a model organism in scientific research?
    • A) Bullfrog
    • B) Tiger salamander
    • C) Axolotl
    • D) Common toad
      Answer: C) Axolotl
  26. What does the term “ectothermic” mean in relation to amphibians?
    • A) They generate their own body heat.
    • B) They depend on external sources of heat.
    • C) They have a constant body temperature.
    • D) They can survive in extreme temperatures.
      Answer: B) They depend on external sources of heat.
  27. What environmental changes significantly impact amphibian populations?
    • A) Pollution
    • B) Climate change
    • C) Habitat destruction
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  28. What is the primary function of the skin glands in amphibians?
    • A) Production of hormones
    • B) Secretion of mucus and toxins
    • C) Photosynthesis
    • D) Digestion
      Answer: B) Secretion of mucus and toxins
  29. Which amphibian is famous for its ability to live both on land and in water?
    • A) Frog
    • B) Shark
    • C) Salmon
    • D) Alligator
      Answer: A) Frog
  30. What is the primary purpose of the amphibian’s cloaca?
    • A) Excretion
    • B) Reproduction
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) Digestion
      Answer: C) Both A and B

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