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Who are the snakes are close cousins to?
Snakes are close cousins to lizards, as they both belong to the same group of reptiles called Squamata. They share a common evolutionary ancestor and have similar characteristics such as scales and a forked tongue.
Distinguishing characteristics of reptiles and birds?
They're egg-laying vertebrates with close common ancestors. In cladistic classification systems birds are actually considered a subset of reptiles, as this method of animal classification goes by closest common ancestor.
Are reptiles more close to mammals or fishes?
Fish
Are amphibians and reptiles closely related?
Yes, they are close related, but reptiles tend to have scales and amphibians tend to have smooth skin (mostly on tropical amphibians) and even slimy skin.
Where can you buy a newt in whitby or close by?
If you're talking about a British newt - you cant ! ALL British reptiles are protected species.
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.
What is a remote descendant?
A remote descendant refers to a person who is a descendant of a particular ancestor but is several generations removed from that ancestor. This term is often used in genealogy to describe family relationships that are not immediate, such as great-grandchildren or further down the line. Remote descendants may share a common ancestor with someone but may not have a close familial connection in terms of direct lineage.
What do you call a frog?
A frog is also called an amphibian. Amphibians are close to reptiles but are different in the sense that amphibians can survive on land and water.
Why do turtles close their eyes?
As with other reptiles, they have a nictitating membrane that protects their open eyes.
Is hojo related to miroku in inuyasha?
No, Hojo is related to Akitoki Hojo, who appears later in the series. Akitoki is an ancestor of Hojo, hence the close resemblance.
How do bearded dragons get to England?
There are many breeders of reptiles in the UK these days, as they're becoming more and more popular. Most pet shops that deal in reptiles have close contact with people who are breeding on a regular basis (I supply reptiles to three local reptile shops myself) Private breeders produce much higher quality reptiles, than importing them from abroad, as the chances of diseases is almost nil.
What dinosaur is a reptile?
Yes, Dinosaurs were reptiles. Did you know Dinosaurs closest living relatives may be birds?EDIT: Birds ARE dinosaurs and therefore Birds are also reptiles!When most people think of reptiles they think of cold blooded, scaly, sprawling lizards and crocodiles. Birds on the other hand are the only type of warm blooded, fuzzy reptiles alive today.Crocodilians are dinosaurs and birds closest living relatives.
