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A lizard-like member of Reptilia is sitting on a tree with its tail coiled around a ting. This animal could be a:

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House gecko (Hemidactylus) showing sexual dimorphism
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Monitor lizard (Varanus) showing mimicry
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Garden lizard (Calotes) showing camouflague
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D
Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae) showing protective colomotion
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Solution

The correct option is D Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae) showing protective colomotion
Chameleons live on trees and bushes around the world. Some have prehensile tails that coil around the branches to maintain balance and help them climb.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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