Geckos versus Other Reptiles
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Objective
I can compare and contrast the unique adaptations of geckos with other reptiles.
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Key concepts
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Geckos are reptiles that belong to the suborder Gekkota and live in warm climates, except for Antarctica.
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Geckos can detach their tails as a defense mechanism, and some species, like the house gecko, can stick to surfaces using tiny hair-like structures called setae.
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Geckos lack eyelids and use their tongues to clean and moisten their eyes, and they communicate using sounds like chirps, clicks, and barks.
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Practice
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Describe two unique adaptations that geckos have, and explain how these adaptations benefit them in their environment.
How does the diet of geckos in the wild differ from the diet of geckos kept as pets?
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“Describe two unique adaptations that geckos have and explain how these adaptations differ from those of other reptiles.”
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