What type of eggs do reptiles lay?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the type of eggs that reptiles lay, indicating the different options that describe the characteristics of reptilian eggs. It seeks to identify the correct category of egg type associated with reptiles.
Answer
Reptiles lay amniotic eggs.
Reptiles lay amniotic eggs, which are encased in a hard or leathery shell to protect and nourish the embryo.
Answer for screen readers
Reptiles lay amniotic eggs, which are encased in a hard or leathery shell to protect and nourish the embryo.
More Information
Amniotic eggs have special membranes that protect the embryo and provide nourishment, and they allow reptiles to lay eggs on land rather than in water.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the egg types laid by reptiles and amphibians. Unlike amphibian eggs, which need water to survive, reptile eggs are adapted to terrestrial environments.
Sources
- Flexi answers - What type of eggs do reptiles lay? | CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
- Reptile Reproduction - Exotic Pet Veterinarian - exoticpetvet.net
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