Difference between revisions of "Reptile"
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| − | + | A '''reptile''' is an [[animal]] with a [[backbone]] that has dry scales and usually lays soft [[Egg|eggs]] on land. | |
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: Singular [[Noun]]: '''Reptile''' | : Singular [[Noun]]: '''Reptile''' | ||
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===About Reptiles=== | ===About Reptiles=== | ||
| − | : '''Reptiles''' cannot keep themselves warm so they have to sunbathe to | + | : '''Reptiles''' cannot keep themselves warm so they have to sunbathe to get warmer. |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
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|A gecco is a climbing '''reptile''' | |A gecco is a climbing '''reptile''' | ||
| − | |An adder is a | + | |An adder is a venomous '''reptile'''. |
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| + | A '''reptile''' is an [[animal]] with a [[backbone]] that has dry scales and usually lays soft [[Egg|eggs]] on land. | ||
===Lifecycle of Reptiles=== | ===Lifecycle of Reptiles=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |'''Eggs''' |
| − | | | + | |'''Hatchling''' |
| − | |Adult | + | |'''Adult''' |
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|[[File:TurtleEggs.png|center|200px]] | |[[File:TurtleEggs.png|center|200px]] | ||
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|A '''reptile''' starts its life in a soft egg, usually buried underground. | |A '''reptile''' starts its life in a soft egg, usually buried underground. | ||
| − | |A baby '''reptile''' hatches and its parents abandon it so it has to find its own food. | + | |A baby '''reptile''' hatches and its parents abandon it so it has to find its own food. This hatchling is a baby turtle. |
| − | |An adult '''reptile''' can have its own offspring. | + | |An adult '''reptile''' can have its own offspring. This adult is a turtle. |
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 7 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
A reptile is an animal with a backbone that has dry scales and usually lays soft eggs on land.
About Reptiles
- Reptiles cannot keep themselves warm so they have to sunbathe to get warmer.
Examples
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| A crocodile is a large and dangerous reptile. | An iguana is a reptile that can be kept as a pet. |
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| A gecco is a climbing reptile | An adder is a venomous reptile. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A reptile is an animal with a backbone that has dry scales and usually lays soft eggs on land.
Lifecycle of Reptiles
| Eggs | Hatchling | Adult |
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| A reptile starts its life in a soft egg, usually buried underground. | A baby reptile hatches and its parents abandon it so it has to find its own food. This hatchling is a baby turtle. | An adult reptile can have its own offspring. This adult is a turtle. |