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Actually, reptiles are ectotherms which means their blood temperature is affected by their surroundings (and their behaviour to some extent). Their blood will be cooler in cooler environments. But they operate best with warmer blood like us, so they bathe in the sun and find sources of heat to warm themselves up.
Mammals, by contrast, are endotherms meaning our temperature is controlled internally to a greater extent. The disadvantage of this is that we burn a lot of our food just heating ourselves. Reptiles put more of their food into gaining mass.
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∙ 13y agoYes, reptiles are exothermic while mammals are endothermic.
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∙ 13y agoYes they are because ectotherms body temperatures change with environmental conditions
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∙ 15y agoYes, birds are warm-blooded.
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What group of animals do Snakes belong to?
reptiles reptiles
Which animal group do Lizards belong to?
Snakes and lizards are reptiles.
Are snakes ecthothermic?
All tortoises are ectothermic, which is commonly referred to as 'cold-blooded'. Tortoises are reptiles, and all reptiles are ectothermic, as are fish and amphibians. Their body temperature is dependent on external environmental conditions.
Are penguins reptiles?
Penguins are birds, not reptiles.
Are lizards reptiles?
All lizards are reptiles.
Are alligators endothermic?
No. They are exothermic because they are reptiles.
Is a leopard gecko coldblooded?
All reptiles are exothermic, or cold-blooded.
Are snakes endotherms?
No they are exothermic, like all reptiles, their body temperature is controlled by their environment This answer above is incorrect. Exothermic refers to a chemical reaction that releases heat. Snakes along with most reptiles are classified as ectothermic, meaning their body temperature is regulated by their environment.
Is a tortoise a endothermic or ectothermic?
No. Turtles are ectothermic, which is commonly referred to as 'cold-blooded'. Turtles are reptiles, and all reptiles are ectothermic, as are fish and amphibians. Their body temperature is dependent on external environmental conditions.
Do striped pattern less fat tailed lizards have cold blood?
All reptiles are exothermic, or cold-blooded.
What do reptiles have in commman?
They have scalesThey are exothermic (cold-blooded)Most reptiles lay eggsMost reptiles do not look after their youngThey are animalsThey have vertebraeThose are the less obvious ones.By the way, please do promote proper spelling by NOT typing 'common' as commman.
Is a alligator a endotherm or ectotherm?
I'm no scientist but I've always thought that most reptiles are "exothermic" as they're cold blooded.
Is alligator snapping turtle endothermic or ectothermic?
I'm no scientist but I've always thought that most reptiles are "exothermic" as they're cold blooded.
Can a reptile be a mammal?
Yes, reptiles are NOT mammals. Reptiles are exothermic vertebrates (coldblooded), have no fur, lay eggs and do not lactate. Mammals are endothermic vertebrates (warmblooded), have fur/hair, give birth to live young and lactate.
Are pygmy marmosets endothermic or ectothermic?
Mammals are endothermic, reptiles are exothermic. Endothermic animals can regulate their body temperature. Cold blooded or exothermic animals can not regulate their body temperature. Exothermic animals have to get their body heat from an outside source..hence the EXO....thermic. Endothermic is from the inside..hence the ENDO....thermic.
What are reptiles character?
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF REPTILES OR CLASS: REPTILIAVertebrates=have backbone and internal skeletoncold bloodedlay leathery eggs on landyoung hatched in adult formget oxygen from air using lungsdry scaly skinbask in sun to keep warm (are exothermic)Read more: What_are_the_four_main_characteristics_of_reptiles
When clothes are drying is it an endothermic or an exothermic reaction?
The combustion is exothermic.
