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What Are Reptiles?
Reptiles are a class of vertebrate animals that share similar characteristics such as scaly skin, cold-bloodedness, and the ability to lay eggs. They are found in all regions of the world except for the polar and tundra regions, those of extremely low temperatures.
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Reptiles are ectothermic, meaning that they depend on sunlight and heat for their metabolism and energy. It follows that most reptile species are found in warm climates with abundant sunlight, such as deserts, rainforests, and tropical regions.
Reptiles are distinguished from mammals in that they do not have hair or give birth to live young, and also are not warm-blooded. Although some reptiles live mostly in or around water, reptiles are different from amphibians in that their young do not go through metamorphic growth stages.
The earliest known reptile, Hylonomus lyelli, originated about 312 million years ago. Reptiles are closely related to birds and more distantly related to mammals.
Types of Reptiles
There are four main types of reptiles with each group containing numerous species. The groups are known as Crocodilia, Sphenodontia, Squamata, and Testudines.
The Crocodilians are a family of reptiles that consists of alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and Gavialis (gharials). The Sphenodontia are a family of reptiles that consists of two species of tuataras found in New Zealand.
The Squamata family of reptiles consists of various species of lizards, snakes, and worm lizards. The Testudines are a family of reptiles that contain turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.
List of REPTILES AVAILABLE IN THE world gecko’s store
Crocodile
Alligator
Turtle
Terrapin
Snake
Worm Lizard
Tortoise
Caiman
Gavialis
Tuatara
Lizard
Chameleon
Skink
Gecko
Iguana
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