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Which of the following is a viviparous lizard?

A

Uromastix

B

Chameleon

C

Hydrophis

D

All of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Viviparity**: The term "viviparous" refers to organisms that give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. This is an important distinction as it helps narrow down the options provided. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options given in the question are: - A) Euromastix - B) Chameleon - C) Hydrophis - D) All of these 3. **Researching Each Option**: - **Euromastix**: This is a genus of lizards that are primarily oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. - **Chameleon**: While most chameleons are oviparous, there is a specific species known as the Jackson's chameleon that is ovoviviparous. This means it retains eggs inside its body until they hatch, appearing to give live birth. - **Hydrophis**: This refers to a genus of sea snakes, which are also ovoviviparous, but they are not lizards. 4. **Determining the Correct Answer**: Since the question specifically asks for a viviparous lizard, the only relevant option is the chameleon, particularly the Jackson's chameleon, which exhibits ovoviviparity. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Which of the following is a viviparous lizard?" is **Chameleon**. ---
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