WAEC Biology 2013 Question 7

Question 7

Animal Kingdom

An animal which possesses scales, nares and a backbone is likely to be a

  1. A.toad.
  2. B.lizard.
  3. C.rat.
  4. D.bat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lizard.)

Explanation

Scales on the skin plus a backbone point to a reptile such as the lizard; toads have bare skin and rats and bats have fur.