Question 6
Animal KingdomWhich of the following structures is NOT found in the female agama lizard?
- A.Pre-anal pads.
- B.Eardrum
- C.Gular fold
- D.Nasal scale
- E.Nuchal crest.
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Answer: E (Nuchal crest.)
Explanation
The nuchal crest (the ridge of scales on the neck) is a feature of the adult male agama. Both sexes have eardrums, a gular fold and nasal scales.