All reptiles have the traits.
reptiles because they have scaly dry skin and can live in water & on land surface areas
No, a platypus does not have scales. It has dense, sleek, waterproof fur.
if it is scaly and dry
because its a reptile
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To absorb heat and for protection.IMPROVED ANSWER:The scaly skin of a reptile protects the reptile, and helps keep water inside the reptile's body.
a Snake.
There scaly skin
The scaly skin is largely waterproof, allowing a reptile to retain its body moisture even in a dry environment.
A reptile is any cold blooded, scaly animal that (generally) produce their young in the form of an egg. The term reptile comes from the Latin word repere, which means "to creep".
Reptile's scaly skin helps to prevent water loss from their bodies by forming a barrier against dehydration. The scales also provide protection from physical injuries and help to camouflage them in their environment.
Reptiles have scaly, dry skin.