Question

write any four characteristic of class reptilia give two example

Answer 1

Characteristics of Class Reptilia are given below:

1) Class reptilian (L. Reptilia= creeping) includes animals which are cold blooded.

2) The skin has a few cutaneous glands and high levels of keratin, which prevents water loss through the skin.

3) The scales and scutes are formed from the epidermis and are also made of keratin, to protect the body.

4) Reptiles are considered as tetra pods with two sets of paired limbs. Most of these animals have five clawed toes on each limb.


1.Heloderma

2. Phyphynosoma

Answer 2

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→ These are first vertebrates fully adopted for life on dry land. Some live in water but they also return to the land for breeding.


→ The heart is incompletely 4 chambered having two auricles and a partly divided ventricle. (Crocodiles have 4 chambered heart)


→ Respiration occurs by lungs.


→ Two pairs of limbs are present in them which act as appendages.


→ Ex :- Lizards, Snakes, Tortoise, Crocodiles etc.
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