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Why are birds referred to as glorified reptiles?
Probably because they evolved from reptiles and have similarities to them, such as laying eggs on land. However there are many differences too, such as birds' having feathers and warm blood.
What are the differences between dinosaurs and modern reptiles?
There are many differances between the two. Dinosaurs were warmblooded, whereas reptiles are coldblooded. Reptiles also have legs that come out at right angles to their body, and a unusual knee structure. Dinosaurs had leg and hip structures close to that of modern mamals in the case of the herbavores and birds in the case of carnivores.
Are birds and reptiles amphibians?
No. Birds and reptiles are separate from amphibians.
Do birds eat reptiles?
There are certain birds that eat reptiles.
Reptiles and birds are divided into two classes reptilia and aves What fossil evidence would be the BEST support for this division?
The best fossil evidence supporting the division between reptiles and birds would be transitional fossils showing a clear evolutionary pathway between the two groups. Fossils with features characteristic of both reptiles and birds, such as Archaeopteryx, provide strong support for the evolutionary link between these classes.
What fossil evidence is considered an intermediate between reptiles and birds?
The oldest bird fossil Archaeopteryx is a transitional form between reptiles and birds and is cited as evidence Describe three additional pieces of evidence for this claim?
Are reptiles and birds coldblooded?
Reptiles are cold-blooded and birds are warm-blooded.
Difference between birds and reptiles?
birds have feathers lizards have scales birds are warm blooded lizards are cold blooded birds can fly lizards cant
What are the differences and similarities between fish and reptiles?
one lives in the water
Why do birds and reptiles lay eggs with shells but humans don't?
because birds and reptiles are reptiles and humans are mamals which makes use different! And birds are oviparous
The most important characteristic that separates birds from living reptiles is feathers?
Feathers are a unique feature of birds that are not found in living reptiles. Feathers provide insulation, enable flight, and help with courtship displays and camouflage. This characteristic is one of the main distinctions between birds and living reptiles.
Do birds and reptiles lay eggs?
Yes, birds and reptiles do lay eggs. Some reptiles, however, give birth to live young.
