Question

List the characteristic features of class Reptilia.

Answer 1

The animals belonging to the class Reptilia have the following characteristic features:

1. These are creeping and burrowing animals.

2. These are terrestrial animals and have dry and rough skin.

3. The skin has epidermal scales that are shed in the form of skin cast.

4. They respire through of lungs.

5. These are mostly oviparous animals.

6. They have three-chambered hearts, except crocodiles that have four-chambered hearts.