Question

you are relaxing on the veranda of your beachfront rental on the gulf of mexico when you notice a small (about 5 inches long), green quadruped clinging to the ceiling. as it begins to run down the wall, you catch it and notice that it is covered with dry scales, has a long tail, and specialized toe pads that allow it to stick to surfaces. this animal most likely belongs to which class? amphibia mammalia reptilia osteichthyes

Explanation:

• Amphibia: Amphibians have moist, permeable skin, not dry scales.
• Mammalia: Mammals have hair or fur, not dry scales and specialized toe pads like described.
• Reptilia: Reptiles are covered with dry scales, have tails, and some (like geckos) have specialized toe pads for sticking to surfaces.
• Osteichthyes: Bony fish live in water, have fins, and gills, not the characteristics of the described animal.

Answer:

C. Reptilia