Reptiles Flashcards
first group of animals that is ______________________
entirely adapted to life on land
more __________ than amphibians
widespread
major evolutionary advancement of the reptiles
development of the amniotic egg
amniotic egg is developed through
internal fertilization
what are the membranes the embryo of amniotic egg is surrounded by?
amnion, allantois, chorion and yolk sac
amniotic egg is covered with _______________
mineralized shell
Amnion function
protects embryo in amniotic cavity
Allantois function
disposal of wastes
Chorion
with allantois for gas exchange
___________ was used to refer to the members of the Classes Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia
amniotes
Representatives of Order Chelonia
turtles and tortoises
Representatives of Order Crocodilia
crocodiles, alligators
Representatives of Order Squamata
snakes and lizards
Representatives of Order Rhynchocephalia
tuataras
Reptiles are __________ (AKA _______ blooded) because ___________
Ectothermic
Cold blooded
Their bodies cannot regulate temperatures internally, so their temperature is not constant and varies according to their environment
skin with _______ of __________ made from __________ that helps in preventing ___________ and _______________
scales
epidermal origin
keratin
water loss
slows down dehydration rates
___________ resistant skin
Desiccation
presence of ________ on ends of digits
claws
Developed long ______ with the presence of _____________
neck
cervical vertebrae
_______________ articulate with 2 sacral vertebrae
Pelvic girdle
Paired limbs usually with ___ toes
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internal fertilization made possible by a __________
copulatory organ
Reptiles mode of reproduction
oviparous, viviparous and ovoviviparous
Reptiles lack __________
larval stage
most have ____________heart except for ___________ with a functional ____________heart
3-chambered
crocodilians
4-chambered
Respiratory organ
lungs
absence of gills, and inability to breathe thru the skin