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Adaptations to Land

Adaptations to Land. Egg with a protective membrane and a porous shell (Think: Amniotic Fluid) contains the yolk , a nutrient rich food supply. Amniote Egg. Waterproof Skin. Dry body covering scales or plates prevent water loss protect from wear and tear .

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Adaptations to Land

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  1. Adaptations to Land

  2. Egg with a protective membrane and a porous shell (Think: Amniotic Fluid) contains the yolk, a nutrient rich food supply Amniote Egg

  3. Waterproof Skin • Dry body covering scales or plates • prevent water loss • protect from wear and tear \

  4. External Structural Adaptations (for land) • Some limbs have toes w/ claws • Others have toes modified into suctions cups • Absence of limbs

  5. Respiration • Well developed lungs (not gills) • Respiration

  6. Temperature Regulation • Ectothermic (cold-blooded

  7. Modern Reptiles • 6, 000 species • 3 major groups of reptiles - 1. Turtles and Tortoises - 2. Alligators and Crocs - 3. Snakes and Lizards

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