Chapter 26.2: Reptiles

Question 1

Reptiles:

Answer 1

Ectotherms that are covered in dry scales or plates and reproduce by laying amniotic eggs covered with a tough outer shell

Question 2

Unlike amphibians, reptiles produce a completely self-sustaining (), that allows an embryonic reptile to develop fully before it is born [() ways reptile eggs can develop]

Answer 2

amniotic egg; two

Question 3

Oviparous:

Answer 3

Reptiles deposit their eggs into an external nest, and the eggs develop completely independent of the adult reptile

Question 4

Viviparous:

Answer 4

Reptiles hold the eggs inside their body through the duration of development and give birth to live offspring

Question 5

The shapes and sizes of modern reptiles vary widely, but all reptiles share a few similarities:

1) All living reptiles are () [many spend time sunbathing to absorb ()]
2) Reptiles have () or () that absorb energy and maintain () function
3) They reproduce by () or () amniotic eggs
4) All reptiles have a () heart and a ()

Answer 5

Ectotherms; sun energy; dry scales; plates; normal; laying; retaining; three-chambered; cloaca

Question 6

The diversity of ancient reptiles led to the evolution of modern reptiles, birds, and mammals

Answer 6

JUST A NOTE