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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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Reptiles

anterioventral

Animals; Reptiles

Pertains to the front of the lower surface

anus

Animals; Reptiles

An opening at the base of the tale. (see cloaca)

aquarium

Animals; Reptiles

This is an enclosure that is filled with water and inhabits aquatics such as fish or frogs in.

aquatic

Animals; Reptiles

Lives in the water.

atb

Animals; Reptiles

Amazon Tree Boa

autotomy

Animals; Reptiles

The voluntary shedding of the body parts of animals, usually in defense. Autotomy of the tail is common in many lizards.

axanthic

Animals; Reptiles

having no yellow color.

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