Reptiles

Reptiles

Any of various cold-blooded, usually egg-laying vertebrates of the class Reptilia,that have an external covering of scales or horny plates and breathe by means of lungs.

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Tail separation

Animals; Reptiles

A defensive feature found in many lizard species, where the tail vertebrae are easily broken, so that the tail will break off if it is grabbed by a predator. Same as "caudal autonomy."

Tarsal spur

Animals; Reptiles

A spur found on the back of the rear feet on male Veiled chameleons for use in breeding.

Adaptation

Animals; Reptiles

An inherited (genetically controlled) characteristic of an organism that helps it to survive and reproduce in the environment it inhabits. These are often interpreted as evolutionary changes in ...

A rare state of dormancy similar to hibernation, but during the months of the summer. Animals that estivate spend a summer inactive and insulated against heat to avoid the potentially harmful effects ...

Albino

Animals; Reptiles

A lack of pigment in the skin. (Pinkness comes from the blood color)

Amelanistic

Animals; Reptiles

Having no melanin

Amniote

Animals; Reptiles

An animal that produces an embryo within a sac that contains amniotic fluid. Amniotes include turtles, lizards, snakes, tuataras, crocodilians, birds, and mammals.