Reptile - Wikipedia Reptiles, as commonly defined, are tetrapod vertebrate animals with an ectothermic metabolism and amniotic development
Reptile | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, Facts | Britannica A reptile is any member of the class Reptilia, the group of air-breathing vertebrates that have internal fertilization, amniotic development, and epidermal scales covering part or all of their body The major groups of living reptiles are turtles, tuatara, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles
Reptiles: Different Types, Definition, Photos, and More Lizards, dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes – all belong to that ancient and stout class of animals known as the reptiles This is a diverse group with more than 10,000 different species and a huge representation in the fossil record
Reptiles - National Geographic Kids Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates (Vertebrates have backbones ) They have dry skin covered with scales or bony plates and usually lay soft-shelled eggs