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An ossified skeleton is one of the distinguishing features of reptiles.

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What kind of reptiles have a skeleton?

they all have an inter skeleton, not an exoskeleton. most reptiles have hard scales on the outside, not bone.


Do all reptiles have a skeleton?

Yes, all reptiles have a skeleton. Their skeletal system provides support, protection for internal organs, and allows for movement. The structure of the skeleton can vary among different species of reptiles.


Before you were born your skeleton was first made in the form of?

Many of the bones were made in the form of cartillage that then ossified (turned to bone). Other bones were formed from membranes, most notable the skull. The methods of formation are called endochondrial and intramembranous developement respectively.Before your birth your skeleton were not formed, calcium leads to the formation of the bone of your skeleton.


Are reptiles skeleton inside or outside?

Like all vertebrates reptiles have their skeletons on the inside.


Do snakes have bones or skeleton?

Yes, they have a skeleton made of bones, just like other reptiles.


How about ossified past tense is that a word can a person be ossified?

Yes, ossified is the past tense of ossify.


What is an animal with an internal skeleton?

All mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish (but not all fish) have internal skeleton.


Is a boa constrictor a vertebrate or an invertebrate?

veterbrate. It has an internal skeleton. Invertebrates have no internal skeleton


What function is performed in the bone marrow but not in the ossified bones of the skeleton?

Red bone marrow makes red blood cells and this is found in all infant and children's bones. In adults most of the red marrow has been replaced with yellow marrow which is fat tissue. Bones that are ossified have fully formed and are adult bones.


What is the body covering of a reptiles?

Reptile skin is covered with scutes or scales which, along with many other characteristics, distinguish reptiles from animals of other classes (except fish). Scales are made of keratin and are formed from the epidermis . They may be ossified or tubercular, as in the case of lizards, or modified elaborately, as in the case of snakes.


How is a bird and reptile skeleton are different?

birds have hollow bones and wings; reptiles don't.


What is the reptile that has a backbone internal skeleton and dry scaly skin?

All reptiles have the traits.