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First true land dwellersFirst true land dwellers Lay eggs on land- internal fertilizationLay eggs on land- internal fertilization –Amniotic egg covered with shell to protect from drying out (“land egg”)- rubbery –Have four embryonic membranes- amnion, yolk sac, allantois, corion
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Strong bony skeleton and well developed lungs (2 lungs except snakes with 1)Strong bony skeleton and well developed lungs (2 lungs except snakes with 1) Most have 4 limbs (snakes have vestigial feet on pelvic bone called claspers)Most have 4 limbs (snakes have vestigial feet on pelvic bone called claspers) –More vertical under trunk than amphibians –Limbs larger, stronger, and more support more weight than amphibians
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Modern dinosaur (?)Modern dinosaur (?) About 60 cm. longAbout 60 cm. long Only cool living reptile (50 deg.)- lives in New ZealandOnly cool living reptile (50 deg.)- lives in New Zealand Primitive body structure (very different from lizards)Primitive body structure (very different from lizards)
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Plates (scutes) make up shell- 3 partsPlates (scutes) make up shell- 3 parts –Carapace (top), plastron (bottom) and hinge or bridge –Some can pull head and limbs in shell –Cannot leave shell- vertebrae attached
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Well known for digestive problemsWell known for digestive problems Many dwindling due to human interactionMany dwindling due to human interaction
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Alligator- broad head, round snout- teeth fit inside upper jaw Crocodile- triangular head, pointed snout- two protruding teeth
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Lizards have legs, claws, external ears and movable eyelids (snakes do not)
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