Reptiles Flashcards
Reptiles are ectothermic. What does it mean
They are cold blooded. their body temperature depend on their surroundings (when they´re cold they find a sunny spot and when they´re warm they find a shade)
what is the outer layer of their skin called and what does it produce
epidermis, scales or scutes
they always breathe through…
lungs
describe their skin
dry and rough
where do they lay their eggs
on land (in ground or sand)
describe the texture of their eggs
due to lack of calcium they tend to have rubbery texture and they´re not as hard as bird eggs
what classes do we divide reptiles into
- testudines - turtles
- crocodilia - crocodilians, alligators, caimans, gharial
- squamata - lizards, snakes
what provides protection for turtles
carapace
what do turtles inhabit
land, fresh waters, seas
what species of turtles live in slovakia and where does it live
european pond turtle, warmer regions of eastern slovakia in standing waters and muddy bottoms
which class of reptiles is the most numerous
squamata
name three species included in lizards
monitor lizards, geckos, chameleons, iguanas, slow worms, lizards
what does the european pond turtle feed on
tadpoles, earthworms, frogs
what do all the lizards species have in common
distinguished head, torso ending in tail, differently developed 4 limbs
what is our smallest lizard called
viviparous lizard
