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The scales of reptiles, which develop from the outermost layer of skin are small, hard thick plates made of the protein keratin.
Scutes, such as the shells of turtles and the armor of crocodiles, are similar in appearance and function to scales, but are bony structures that form in a deeper layer of the skin, the dermis.
Scales and scutes provide reptiles with physical protection, and also prevent water loss; in many species, the shapes and colors of these structures play a role in territorial disputes and courtship displays.
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Do reptiles have moist in there skin?
Yes reptiles have moist skin
Do reptiles have moist skin no scales?
no
Is the skin of reptiles moist and watertight or dry and watertight?
Usually, reptiles tend to have dry skin. There are no reptiles that have wet skin, unless the go in water which could almost potencially kill them. Amphibians have wet skin. So to answer your question, reptiles have dry skin. Either places, they have dry skin.
Are a reptile and an amphibian the same thing?
No. Reptiles and amphibians are two different classes. Amphibians have thin, water permeable skin and most need to keep their skin moist. Reptiles have dry scaly skin and are able to survive out of water indefinitely.
Do reptiles have slimy or moist?
Most reptiles have dry, rather hard skin, but if the reptile lives underwater it could have moist (slimy) skin hope that helped. :)
What is the skin of an amphibian like?
The skin of an amphibian is thin, moist, and permeable, allowing for the exchange of gases and liquids. It lacks scales or feathers and is covered in mucous glands that help keep the skin moist and aid in respiration. The skin also plays a role in thermoregulation and can secrete toxins for defense against predators.
What animal has thin damp skin?
Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, have thin, damp skin that helps them to breathe through their skin. This skin allows for the exchange of gases and helps to keep them hydrated by absorbing water from their environment.
Is the skin of amphibious animals thick and dry or thin and moist?
thin and dry. happy if that helped
What skin covering does Reptiles have?
scales because they have moist skins
Why is an amphibian's skin moist but not a reptile's?
Because reptiles breath air, amphibians have moist goopy skin because they breath through the moist pores in their skins.
Do all amphibians have scales?
No only reptiles. Amphibians have moist permeable skin.
Does a reptile have dry skin or an amphibian?
Reptiles have dry, scaly skin while amphibians have moist, smooth skin. This difference in skin type helps reptiles to retain moisture and prevent desiccation on land, whereas amphibians rely on their moist skin for oxygen intake and gas exchange.
