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To absorb heat and for protection.
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The scaly skin of a reptile protects the reptile, and helps keep water inside the reptile's body.
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One reason for the early success of reptiles was that?
1. reptiles are cold bloodied and can go for long periods without eating because they are not using food to keep warm . 2. reptiles have a scaly skin, which helped them adapt for camouflage,reduce loss of water via sweat and strong defence against skin being damaged by other predators.
Which characteristics are common to both birds and reptiles?
They are both a part of the same phylum Which is chordates. They are both vertebrates that lay eggs.
What are the characteristics of a reptile?
1: They have lungs for breathing. 2: They have dry scaly skin. 3: They are cold blooded. 4: They lay eggs with leathery shells to prevent them from drying up. 5: Some live on land and some in water
What animals are reptiles?
reptiles are animals such as lizards and crocodiles, most the dinosaurs were reptiles 2
Is a fish an amphibian reptile or mammal?
Penguins are not amphibians. Penguins are Flightless Birds.
One reason for the early success of reptiles was that?
1. reptiles are cold bloodied and can go for long periods without eating because they are not using food to keep warm . 2. reptiles have a scaly skin, which helped them adapt for camouflage,reduce loss of water via sweat and strong defence against skin being damaged by other predators.
What the characterists of a reptiles?
1: They have lungs for breathing. 2: They have dry scaly skin. 3: They are cold blooded. 4: They lay eggs with leathery shells to prevent them from drying up. 5: Some live on land and some in water
Do reptiles have a soft skin and lay eggs on land?
Turtles are air-breathing animals, even sea turtles who spend most of their time swimming in the sea. If turtle eggs were laid underwater, the baby turtles might drown when they hatched, before they were able to swim to the surface to get air. Also, even though there are predators on both land and in the water, who like to eat eggs, the rate of predation in the ocean is higher. The eggs are more likely to survive on land.
What are the different kinds of skin?
There are hundreds of different skin diseases. Acne is one of the most common. Nearly $2 billion is spent yearly treating and preventing it. skin cancer is another type of common skin disease. Psoriasis is another common skin disease. This non-contagious condition causes scaly patches to develop on the skin. Rosacea is an inflammatory disease of the skin that causes redness on the face.
How have reptiles adapted over time?
Going back to the dinosaur ages, (yes they were reptiles) not very much. They are still cold blooded scaly reptiles that lay eggs. In fact the 2 main types of reptiles (snakes and lizards) have really only got 1 main difference, one has legs and one hasn't. I'll let you work out which ones which. In fact some larger snakes have got 4 lumps on their belly where legs were once in their ancestral history, or where legs will be a few million years from now.
Which characteristics are common to both birds and reptiles?
They are both a part of the same phylum Which is chordates. They are both vertebrates that lay eggs.
Is a box turtle a reptile or amphibian?
Sea turtles are reptiles because:1. They need air, and cannot breathe through their skin,2. They have hard, scaly skin, and3. They lay their eggs on land.Sea turtles are reptiles.
How do you divide the word scaly into syllables?
There are 2 syllables. Scal-y.
Write 3 words that describe alligators?
Sure, here are 3 words that describe alligators: Predatory. Alligators are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of the food chain. They are carnivores and eat a variety of animals, including fish, turtles, birds, and mammals. Scaly. Alligators have thick, scaly skin that helps protect them from predators. Their scales are also covered in a layer of mucus that helps them to stay cool in the water. Swampy. Alligators are found in swamps, marshes, and other bodies of water. They are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 2 hours. Here are some other words that could be used to describe alligators: Crocodilians. Alligators are crocodilians, which is a group of reptiles that also includes crocodiles, caimans, and gharials. Reptiles. Alligators are reptiles, which means they are cold-blooded animals with scales. Danger. Alligators can be dangerous animals, and they should be respected. However, they are not typically aggressive towards humans unless they feel threatened.
What are the 2 major vertebrates that evolved from reptiles?
Both mammals and birds are descended from reptiles.
What are the characteristics of a reptile?
1: They have lungs for breathing. 2: They have dry scaly skin. 3: They are cold blooded. 4: They lay eggs with leathery shells to prevent them from drying up. 5: Some live on land and some in water
What animals are reptiles?
reptiles are animals such as lizards and crocodiles, most the dinosaurs were reptiles 2
