Amphibians and Reptiles: Key Differences Between These Cold-Blooded Animals
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2. An amphibian is a cold-blooded, smooth-
skinned vertebrate. They hatch as an
aquatic larva with gills. The larva then
transforms into an adult having air-
breathing lungs. Amphibians have very
moist skin.
Some examples of Amphibians are
Tree Frogs
Salamander
Toads
Newts
3. A reptile is cold-blooded, usually egg-laying
vertebrates having an external covering of
scales or horny plates and breathing by means
of lungs.
Some examples of reptiles are
Snake
Lizard
Crocodile
Turtle
Dinosaur