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Some reptiles possess characteristics which may resemble fins, but no, reptiles do not have fins. Fish have fins. An example of a fin-like structures on a reptile would be a dewlap. This is a flap on skin under some lizard's necks used primarily for territorial and mating displays. Although the fins of fish may be used for these purposes to some extent, the primary purpose of fins is moving through water. Another fin-like structure on a reptile would be a frill around the neck. The purpose of a frill is the same as a dewlap.
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How does a reptiles warm its body when it is cold outside?
by staying very still so its body can collect heat.
What is the outside squid's body called?
the torpedo shaped body is called a mantle.it has fins on the sides to keep it steady in water
Reptiles whose young hatch from eggs laid outside the mother's body are?
oviparous
Does a bird have fins?
Turtles are water-dwelling reptiles, so they have webbed feet but they do not have fins like a fish or dolphin.
What are the sites in Reptiles and Amphibians where syngamy occurs?
In amphibians, syngamy occurs in the external medium (water) i.e. outside the body of organism while in reptiles, syngamy occurs inside the body of organism.
How do reptiles swim?
Crocodiles have webs in their feet and have flattened tails to rush them forward. Sea snakes can flatten their body, and move their body like a normal snake. Turtles and terrapins have fins and webbed feet respectively to propel themselves in water.
Are fins wings?
Birds don't have fins as fins are for swimming in water. One could argue that they have scales on their feet as the skin there is tough and 'scaly' but there is not an overlapping matrix of scales like their would be in reptiles.
Are angelfish reptiles?
No, they are actually a breed of freshwater fish. Reptiles are known for their scales. Fish are known for fins and breathing underwater. Angelfish are fish!
What body part does a fish use to move?
Fins
Do sting rays have fins?
Technically no, but the sides of their body act like fins.
How many fins does a shark have?
It simply has 4 fins one on the top of his body 2 at the side of its body and 1 at the back of his body
Are reptiles skeleton inside or outside?
Like all vertebrates reptiles have their skeletons on the inside.
