Arthropods | Reptiles | Mammals |
It has a hard exoskeleton which protects the body. The exoskeleton is made up of chitin. | The outer layer epidermis of the mammals are made up of hair. | The outer layer epidermis of the reptiles are made up of scales. |
| Mammals have a 4-chambered heart. | Reptiles have a 3-chambered heart. |
They respire through body surface, trachea and gills. | Mammals gives birth to their young ones. | Reptiles are egg - laying creatures mostly, except some of the organisms which also gives birth to young ones. |