List of four main types of reptilia found in the world. The types are: 1. Dinosaur 2. Tortoises and Turtles 3. Lizards 4. Snakes. Reptilia: Type # 1. Dinosaur: The word ‘dinosaur’ is a blend of the Greek terms ‘deinos’ (meaning terrible) and saurus (meaning lizard). Richard Owen coined the term dinosaur. The dinosaurs were divided into two main types; [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. General Characteristics of Class Reptilia 2. Classifications of Living Reptiles 3. Extinct Groups 4. Embryonic Membrane 5. Features. General Characteristics of Class Reptilia: Some of the general characters of class Reptilia are listed below: 1. Reptiles are the creeping and burrowing cold blooded vertebrates bearing epidermal scales. They are ectothermic (cold-blooded) and [...]
The following nine points will help you to identify the difference between non-poisonous and poisonous snakes. 1. If the small scales are present on the belly and back, it is a non-poisonous snake. 2. If the belly scales are not broad enough to extend right across it, it is a non-poisonous snake. 3. If broad plates cover the entire width [...]