A lizard - like member of reptilia is sitting on a tree with its tail coiled around a twng. This animal should be

Options

A. Hemidactylus showing sexual dimorphism
B. Yaranous showing mimicry
C. garden lizard (Calotes) showing camouflage
D. Chamaeleon showing protective colouration.

Answer

d

Explanation

Chamaeleon (or girgit) is lizard likke member of reptilia which is famous for changing its surroundings. The pphenone is called metacherosis. Chamaeleomn lives on trees in south India and is insectivorous and can cath an insects about 20 cm away by eversible tongue. It tails is lon cylindrical & prehensile (means able to grasp or grab by wraping around)