Comparative Anatomy Quiz

Warthog vs. Crocodile

1. A warthog is primarily a __________
a. Carnivore
b. Herbivore
2. What class of animal does the crocodile belong to?
a. Amphibia
b. Reptilia
c. Mammalia
d. Aves
3. A crocodile is a __________.
a. Herbivore
b. Carnivore
4. What class of animal does the warthog belong to?
a. Mammalia
b. Amphibia
c. Aves
d. Reptilia
5. Which of the following bones can you see in both
the warthog and the crocodile?
a. Mandible
b. Pre-maxilla
c. Jugal
6. What kind of teeth can you see in both the warthog
and the crocodile?
a. Molars
b. Canines
7. Which bone does the crocodile have that the
warthog doesnt?
a. Lacrimal
b. Jugal
c. Frontal
d. Mandible
e. Maxilla
8. What are the canine teeth typically for?
a. Chewing/Grinding and breaking down food

b. Tearing off slices of prey

9. Select all that apply: Mammals have 3 inner ear
bones, can you remember they names of them all?
a. Malleus
b. Zygomatic
c. Frontal
d. Stapes
e. Incus
10.
Which inner ear bone do the crocodile and the
warthog both have?
a. Malleus
b. Stapes
c. Incus
11.
The warthog and the crocodile both have
occipital condyles on the back of their skulls. Which
animal only has one?
a. Crocodile
b. Warthog
12.
What is the anatomical name given to the
bone in your forehead
a. Lacrimal
b. Frontal
c. Occupital
d. Zygomatic
13.
What is the anatomical name for your
cheekbones?
a. Zygomatic
b. Frontal
c. Occupital
d. Frontal