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Groups of Reptiles

Groups of Reptiles. Lizards and Snakes Have legs & clawed toes (lizards) external ears, moveable eyelids Highly evolved specialized forms (venom) Crocodiles and Alligators Long, typically broad snout and squat appearance All are carnivorous

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Groups of Reptiles

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  1. Groups of Reptiles • Lizards and Snakes • Have legs & clawed toes (lizards) external ears, moveable eyelids • Highly evolved specialized forms (venom) • Crocodiles and Alligators • Long, typically broad snout and squat appearance • All are carnivorous • Protective of young; carry hatchlings in their mouth • Live in tropics and subtropics • Alligators live in freshwater • Crocodiles live in fresh or saltwater

  2. Groups of Reptiles (con.) • Turtles and Tortoises – • All are shelled • Turtles are aquatic; tortoises are terrestrial • Tuatara – • Primitive reptiles found on small, remote islands

  3. Coral Snake Sea Turtle Galapagos Tortoise Tuatara

  4. Nile Crocodile North American Alligator

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