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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Dimorphism

Animals; Reptiles

Any of the various differences between individuals of the same species; like colour and size. Often sex-related differences.

Diurnal

Animals; Reptiles

Active during the day. Occurring or active during the daytime rather than at night

Dorsal

Animals; Reptiles

Referring to features on the back or along the spine of the reptile.

Ectotherm

Animals; Reptiles

An animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings (also called cold-blooded). Reptiles are ectotherm animals.

Ectothermic

Animals; Reptiles

An animal that cannot regulate its own body temperature, rather it's regulated by the environment, so they often bask for heat, burrow, and hibernate. A snake is a ectothermic animal.

Endotherm

Animals; Reptiles

An animal that maintains its body temperature at a relatively constant level by physiological means regardless of the temperature of the environment (also called warm-blooded)

Estivation

Animals; Reptiles

Similar to hibernation, some herptiles will bury themselves and remain dormant when the climate is too dry and/or hot for comfort. It is also spelled aestivation.