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Reptiles Reilly Jobkar and Mary Ruggieri Reptiles  Domain- Eukaryote  Kingdom Phylum- Animalia Chordata  Subphylum Class- Vertebrate Reptilia Evolutionary History  Evolved 300 mya  From amphibians  Sharp teeth, claws and strong jaws  Hunted insects for food Evolutionary History  300 different genuses of dinosaurs  Adapted to environmental conditions  65 mya mass extinction  #1 hypothesis- asteroid  Only 4 orders survived Reptilian Traits 1. Dry, scaly, waterproof skin 2. Amniotic Egg 3. Lungs 4. Ectotherms 5. Molt/shed their skin Water-tight Skin  Decreases  Protects  Made water loss against wear, tear & infections of keratin  Thick protein  Lipids repel H20 4 Orders of Modern Reptiles Chelonian 2. Crocodilia 3. Squamata 4. Rynchocephalia 1. Order: Chelonian  250 species of turtles & tortoises Traits 1. Beak  No 2. Teeth Oviparity  Lay eggs in sand or soil Chelonian 3. Two shells and scutes Carapace- Top dome-like Vertebrae Ribs fused to shell form off of vertebrae PlastronProtects lower ventral shell internal organs Chelonian 4. Body shape & adaptations  Aquatic  Flat turtles disk-like shell  Webbed feet for swimming  Terrestrial  Dome  Feet tortoises shaped shell are scaled and clawed Order: Crocodilia  21 species crocodiles, alligators, caimans & gavials 1. Large heavy armored 2. Carnivorous 3. Oviparity  Lay eggs in nest  Mother cares for young Order: Squamata  5500 species of lizards and snakes  Lizards 1. Carnivorous 2. Lower jaw loosely attached to skull 3. Agile, quick & camouflaged 4. Can detach and regrow tail Squamata  Snakes 1. No legs 2. Long backbone  Ribs off of each vertebrae 100-400 vertebrae 4. Can pop lower jaw to eat 5. 1000’s of muscles for movement 3. Squamata  Constriction  Coil around prey  Suffocates  Injection to death of venom  Hemotoxins- affects blood  Neurotoxins- affects nerves Squamata  Fangs  Back  Elapids  In  of throat front of mouth Vipers  Retractable  Ex. on roof of mouth Copperheads and Rattlesnakes Order: Rhynchocephalia 2 living species of Tuataras 1. New Zealand 2. Third eye  Sun detector  Crest of head  Hunt insects at night Respiratory System  Purpose  Exchange Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide between the animal and the environment  Made up of  Lungs  Alveoli (air sacs that make up lungs)  Increase surface area Respiratory System (Continued)  Mechanics  Diaphragm moves and rib cage expands with inhalation  Contracts with exhalation Snake Respiratory Variation  Larger right lung (1/2 length of body) and small nonfunctioning left lung Excretory System  Purpose  Remove nitrogenous wastes  Reptile urine is very concentrated with ammonia  Includes- Kidneys, Ureters, Urinary Bladder Digestive System  Purpose  Break  One down food into usable molecules way system  Mouth to Anus  Includes- Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestines, and Anus  Also includes Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Circulatory System  Two loop system  Systemic  Heart loop to body to heart  Pulmonary  Heart loop to lungs to heart Circulatory System (Continued)  3 chambered heart (2 Atria and 1 Ventricle)  Lizards  Snakes  Turtles  4 chambered heart (2 Atria and 2 Ventricles)  Crocodiles  Alligators  Can be partial or full Nervous System  Sight  Larger eyes=better sight  Hearing  Tympanic Except  Snakes membrane snakes use lower jaw to detect vibrations Nervous System (Continued)  Smell  Jacobson’s Located Brings organ on roof of mouth in scents by using tongue  All reptiles have nares except crocodiles and alligators  Pits  Small prey openings under eyes detect heat given off by Nervous System (Continued)  Brain  Same size as amphibians’  Larger cerebrum and optic nerve Thermoregulation (Ectotherms)  Cold blooded- Use sun to regulate body temperature  Reptiles and Amphibians  Require less energy (1/10 of food)  Cannot live in cold environments (without hibernation)  Not very active Thermoregulation (Endotherms)  Warm blooded- Regulate body temperature through metabolism  Mammals and Birds  Lots of energy  Need large quantities of food  Can live anywhere  Very active Reproduction (Oviparity)  Most reptiles, all birds, and 3 species of Mammals  Shell formed in reproductive tract  Laid outside of body Reproduction (Ovoviviparity)  Some reptiles  Shell is retained in female  Young hatch while inside cloaca Reproduction (Viviparity)  Most mammals  Female releases egg- internal fertilization  Mother houses, protects, and feeds young  Young is fed via placenta Amniotic Egg Adaptations  Prevents embryo from drying out  Prevents accumulation of wastes  Supplies nutrients for growth and protection  Supplies oxygen and water for cellular activities Amniotic Egg Structure and Function  Shell  Protection  Tough  Air and prevents water loss and leathery Sac  Breathing room while hatching  Albumen  Stores  White protein and water Amniotic Egg Structure and Function (Continued)  Allantois  Stores nitrogenous waste  Exchanges  Yolk Sac  Contains  Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide nutrients and fats Amnion  Thin membrane that encloses embryo  Contains floating liquid Amniotic Egg Structure and Function (Continued)  Chorion  Protects embryo and vital parts Interactive Links  http://www.biologycorner.com/quiz/qz_reptiles.html  http://mrnussbaum.com/reptiles/reptileintscav/  http://mrnussbaum.com/reptiles/frog/reptileid/  http://mrnussbaum.com/reptiles/reptiles_anatomy/  http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/lizards/level1/interact ive1.htm  http://www.reptilepark.com.au/kidzoo/games/ Videos  http://www.neok12.com/video/Reptiles/zX00495c4f04407b6066476b.htm  http://www.neok12.com/video/Reptiles/zX667942727363536c4f6d0a.htm  http://www.neok12.com/video/Reptiles/zX0b4b7077565b79587d6345.htm  http://www.neok12.com/video/Reptiles/zX0257417d71656750476377.htm  http://www.neok12.com/video/Reptiles/zX586c58475a010b0e6a7c6b.htm Works Cited  All information was gathered from notes