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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 ...

Aestivate

Animals; Reptiles

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.

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