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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Reptiles

A rare state of dormancy similar to hibernation, but during the months of the summer. Animals that estivate spend a summer inactive and insulated against heat to avoid the potentially harmful effects ...

albino

Animals; Reptiles

A lack of pigment in the skin. (Pinkness comes from the blood color)

ambient temperature

Animals; Reptiles

The overall temperature of the environment.

amelanistic

Animals; Reptiles

having no melanin

amniote

Animals; Reptiles

An animal that produces an embryo within a sac that contains amniotic fluid. Amniotes include turtles, lizards, snakes, tuataras, crocodilians, birds, and mammals.