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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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carnivorous

Animals; Reptiles

Said of an animal which primarily eats other animals

casque

Animals; Reptiles

The head crest.

caudal

Animals; Reptiles

Referring to the tail of a reptile.

caudal autonomy

Animals; Reptiles

A defensive feature found in many lizard and salamander species, where the tail vertebrae are easily broken, so that the tail will break off if it is grabbed by a predator. Also called tail ...

chelonians

Animals; Reptiles

Pertaining to turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.

cloaca

Animals; Reptiles

A body opening that serves both for excretion and for the reproductive organs.

clutch

Animals; Reptiles

The eggs laid by a female reptile at one nesting.

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