Reptiles Flashcards
Commonalities of Reptiles?
1) Amniotic egg – leathery shelled egg w/yolk sac rich in nutrients
2) Thick scaly skin/watertight
3) Lungs for gas exchange
4) All 3 types of fertilization present
Are Reptiles Endothermic or Ectothermic?
Ectothermic / Cold-Blooded (they absorb heat from around them)
What animals fall under the order Chelonia?
Turtles and Tortoises
Difference between turtles and tortoises?
Turtles live in or near water, while Tortoises live in dry or arid places
True or False: Chelonias are the only order of Reptiles that have shells
True
What is unique about the Chelonias ribs and vertebrate?
They are fused together
What animals fall under the class Crocodilia?
Crocodiles, Alligators, Gavials, and Caimans
Who are the largest reptiles?
Crocodilia
What distinguishes the difference between Crocs and Gators?
Gators have a U-shaped snout, while Crocs have a V-shaped snout
Where do Crocodilia live?
Tropics or Subtropics
What animals fall under the order Squamata?
Lizards and Snakes
What are the 3 ways the Squamata kill?
Constrictors-boas, pythons, anacondas
Venom-rattlesnakes, cobras, vipers
Grabbers- those that just grab with their mouth.
What are the only 2 venomous species of Squamata?
Gila monster and Komodo dragon
Where are lizards found?
Everywhere except Antarctica
What animals fall under the order Rhynchocephalia?
Tuataras (only surviving species from this order)
