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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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spermatophore
Animals; Reptiles
In salamanders, males will deposit a ball of sperm, or male reproductive cells, on the ground after courtship with the female. The female will use her cloaca to grasp the spermatophore to complete ...
snout to vent length (SVL)
Animals; Reptiles
The length from the tip of a reptile's nose to its vent located on the underside at the base of its tail.
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.
acclimation
Animals; Reptiles
To Acclimate. To adjust to new conditions or an environment. An example of acclimation is the adjustment of your reptile to get used to its new conditions and environment.
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 ...
