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   ocr: REPTILES e Rhaves EPTILES are successfully vertebrates adapted that to places. survive Reptiles in dry are Tail to life on land. They have a scaly skin ectothermic, which means to avoid drying out and have well- their body temperature varies developed lungs to breathe in air. with the surroundings. There Most reptiles lay eggs that have food are three main groups ofreptiles: and water in the waterproofshell. snakes and lizards, crocodiles These characteristics enable them and alligators, and turtles. Nostril Scaly skin Lizard A lizard raises its body - offthe ground tot run very. fast. Claws t ...