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    Question

    What is the distinctive feature of the newly discovered

    lizard species, Agasthyagama edge or northern kangaroo lizard?
    A Exceptional climbing ability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Unique color-changing ability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Diminutive size and reduced fifth toe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Long tail for balancing on tree branches Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Strictly nocturnal behavior Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The newly discovered lizard species, Agasthyagama edge or northern kangaroo lizard, is characterized by its diminutive size and a distinctive feature of having a reduced fifth toe. These lizards, belonging to the Agamidae family, have a maximum snout-vent length of 4.3 cm. Unlike some other lizards, the reduced fifth toe makes them poor climbers, and they are mostly terrestrial, preferring areas with dense leaf litter cover. This unique trait sets them apart and contributes to their classification as a new and remarkable species in the biodiverse Western Ghats.

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