Vocab
Endothermic
of a chemical reaction or compound occuring or formed with absorption of heat.
Kindgom
Animilia
All ectothermic or cold-blooded animals
Internal Fertilization
Increases chances of sperm finding egg
Ectothermic
cold-blooded
Phylum
Chordata
How are the different groups of reptiles different?
They can live on land as well as in water. They have a porous skin the requires moisture.
Amniotic eggs
can lay eggs on land now, better protection
oviparous
egg laying
Sub
vertebrata ( backbone )
Which king of reptile has a 4 chamber heart?
Alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharials
Partial septum
better separation on high/low oxygen blood
Viviparous
producing living young ( not eggs )
Class
Reptilia ( creep or crawl )
Which kind of reptile has its pelvic and pectoral girdles inside its ribcage?
Turtle
Control over Pulmonary circulation
can shift away from lungs to body when needed
Ovoviviparous
the embryo develops within the uterus and is nourished by the egg yolk
Order
Chelonia ( turtle )
Which kind of reptile has not teeth?
Turtle and tortoises
Dry, scaly skin
better able to live on land