reptiles Flashcards
1
Q
what are some characteristics of reptiles
A
scale covered body
sheds skin
shelled eggs
internal fertilization
ectothermic
2
Q
what are some characteristics of reptile eggs
A
hard shell
amnion and aniotic cavity
air sack
allantois or shit sack
yolk and yolk sac
3
Q
what are the orders of reptiles
A
chelonia turtles
tuatara
squamata
crocodylia
4
Q
what are some characteristics of chelonia types
A
turtles - marine, legs as flippers, come ashore to lay eggs
terrapins - freshwater living modified for swimming but can move relativley well on land
tortoised - terrestrial long lived and big
5
Q
what are some characteristics of squamata types and examples
A
lizards have legs and eyelids
snakes have niether
6
Q
what are some characteristics of crocodylia
A
diaphram and 4 chambered heart
