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Reptiles have waterproof scales so that water doesn't escape from their bodies. It prevents dehydration. Same goes for the egg, it is all designed to keep precious moisture inside.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoReptile skin is covered with tough, horny, and waterproof scales that give the animals protection from predators and help their bodies retain moisture.
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∙ 12y agoYes they are water proof
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∙ 12y agoNo, surprisingly they have dry skin.
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Why are frogs reptiles?
They're not...They're amphibians. They have jellylike eggs, no scales and damp skin. They must live near water.
Are reptiles damp?
Nope - reptiles have dry skin.
Reptiles have these to protect their skin?
scales :)
Do reptiles have moist skin no scales?
no
How does the frog differ from reptiles?
Frogs have smooth skin but reptiles have scales.
Do octopus have scales or skin?
They have skin [its octopuses or octopi]
What is the reptiles body covered with?
Chameleons are reptiles. All reptiles have a covering of scaly skin. They do not actually have individual scales like fish do.
What grows on the skin of birds reptiles and fish?
Scales
What type of body covering does an anaconda have?
Anacondas are reptiles. All reptiles have a covering of scaly skin. They do not actually have individual scales like fish do.
Do fish have skin?
No: fish have scales, not skin, unlike reptiles which have scaly skin (there is a difference).
Do king cobras have scales?
Cobras are snakes, which are reptiles. All reptiles have scales, so, king cobras have dry, scaly skin.
What is the relating factor for the analogy scales is to reptile as hair is to mammal?
Reptiles have scales on their skin while mammals have hair on their skin.
