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Transcription: Reptiles are vertebrates that have successfully adapted to life on land. They have a scaly skin to avoid drying out and have well-developed lungs to breathe in air. Most reptiles lay eggs that have food and water in the waterproof shell. These characteristics enable them to survive in dry places. Reptiles are ectothermic, which means their body temperature varies with the surroundings. There are three main groups of reptiles. snakes and lizards, crocodiles and alligators, and turtles.