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What are two functions of a reptile's scaly skin?
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.
How does a reptile's scaly skin make it suited to life on land?
The scaly skin is largely waterproof, allowing a reptile to retain its body moisture even in a dry environment.
What are 2 functions of a reptiles scaly skin?
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.
What body covering does a reptile have?
Reptiles are covered in scaly skin (not scales), while amphibians are covered in a moist skin.
Class of animal with dry scaly skin and that lay egg?
Reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles, have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs to reproduce. They are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.
Who is Echidna in Greek mythology?
An Echidna is a monstrous snake women with a human head and a snake-like body. It has a forked-tongue, vicious fangs, scaly skin and the eyes of a reptile.
What are difference between mammal and reptile?
a mammal has fur and has milk and produces milk in its body but reptiles have scaly skin and live on water +++ Also: Mammals are warm-blooded and viviparous. Reptiles are cold-blooded and oviparous - and only a few of the reptile species live on (or in) water!
Which is a limbless animal that crawls?
A snake is a limbless animal that crawls by using its unique body structure and muscle movements to propel itself forward.
Which type of fish has a scaly body covering?
Most bony fishes have scaly covering on body as Labeo .
What is the body covering of the cobra?
A scaly skin.
Why do reptiles have scaly body covering?
Well...... reptiles also have watertight skin so that kind of says why they have scaly skin. This skin keeps their body from drying out in the sun.
What type of body does a reptile have?
a body full of scales.
