General:
Examples:
(britannica)
- Reptiles generally reproduce sexually
- All female lizards start with twice the amount of chromosomes needed, which allows them to reproduce asexually.
- All subgroups of reptilia have slightly different reproductive systems
Examples:
- Turtles are very territorial in the mating season.
- Lizards use all senses, including vocalizations and scents.
- Snakes use their tongue as a sensory organ.
- Most reptiles, such as snakes and alligators, lay eggs that have a thick, leathery shell.
- But some, such as turtles, lay eggs that have a hard outer shell.
- Their eggs are also completely water-absent.
(britannica)