Question

Differentiate between amphibians and reptiles.

Answer 1

AMPHIBIANS

1) Their skin is glandular , smooth and moist .
2) Scales are not present in them .
3) Their digits do not possess claws .
4) They have a three-chambered heart .
5) Fertilization is external .

REPTILES

1) Their skin is non-glandular , dry and keratinised .
2) Horny Scales are present over their body surface.
3) Their digits end in claws .
4) Their heart incompletely four chambered .
5) Fertilization is internal .

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: ( 1 ) Amphibians :-

1. These animals are differ from the fish in the lack of scales.

2. In having muscus glands in the skin.

3. They have a three chambered heart.

4. These animals are found both in water and on land.

Example :- Frogs, Toads.

(2) Reptiles :-

1. These animals are cold - blooded.

2. They breathe through lungs.

3. They have three chambered heart.

4. They lay eggs with tough covering.

5. They do not need to lay their eggs in water.