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What is the primary purpose of using a scanner application on mobile devices?
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Which of the following processes is typically involved when using a scanner application?
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General Characteristics of Reptiles
- Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates.
- They typically have scaly skin.
- They have a single occipital condyle.
- They use pulmonary respiration.
- Their eggs are large and meroblastic.
- The embryo has an amnion and allantois.
- The study of reptiles is called herpetology.
General Characters
- Reptiles are cold-blooded, terrestrial, or aquatic air-breathing animals.
- Their bodies are divided into head, neck, trunk, and tail.
- They are covered with horny scales or scutes.
- Limbs are tetrapodus (2 pairs), pentadactyle type.
- They have digits with horny claws.
- Limbs may be absent in some lizards (Ophiosaurus) and snakes.
Classification
- Reptiles are divided into five subclasses based on the presence or absence of temporal vacuities in the skull.
Subclass 1. Anapsida
- Solid roof of the skull.
- No temporal vacuity or fossa in the skull.
- Quadrate is connected to the otic bones.
- Limbs are generally strong.
- Body is enclosed in the dorsal carapace and ventral plastron.
Order 1. Cotylosauria
- Extinct reptiles having complete cranial roof in the temporal region.
- Exhibit resemblances with Labyrinthodontis amphibians.
- Jaws and teeth poorly developed
- Limbs are feeble and project laterally
- Pelvic girdle is flat and plate like.
Subclass 2. Euryapsida
- Skull: With a single pair of temporal openings (one on either side).
- Openings are bounded by postorbital and squamosal bones.
Subclass 3. Parapsida
- Skull: With one pair of temporal vacuities.
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Explore the fascinating world of reptiles in this quiz. Learn about their general characteristics, classification, and unique features such as their cold-blooded nature and scaly skin. Test your knowledge on reptiles and discover more about these incredible vertebrates.
