How Do Reptiles Adapt to Their Environment
  • Reptiles are vertebrates. They have backbones.
  • Their bodies are completely covered with scales.
  • They are cold-blooded.
  • Reptiles produce shelled eggs or bear live young.
  • All species fertilize eggs internally.
  • All species of reptiles have at least one lung.

Do reptiles have gills?

Reptiles are a class of vertebrates made up mostly of snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodilians. … Instead of possessing gills like fish or amphibians, reptiles have lungs for breathing.

Why are reptiles not dependent on water?

Why are reptiles not dependent on water? Their thick, hard scales provide protection from the dry air and sun.

Chloe Bennett

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