Name: Classification of Animals
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 49 s
Description: Adaptations have led to complexities in organisms leading to similarities and dissimilarities. This becomes the basis of classification. Learn it here!

Question

Mention the main distinguishing features of amphibians, reptiles and aves?

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing features of amphibians, reptiles and aves are given below:

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1 Nature Amphibians are the cold-blooded animal that lives in both land and water. Reptiles are the cold-blooded animal that found on land. Aves are warm-blooded animal and also called feathered reptile that develops the power of flight.

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2 Skin Amphibians have smooth and moist skin. Reptile has dry skin and body covered with horny scales. In aves, the skin is covered with a feathery exoskeleton.

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3 Respiration Amphibians respire through lung as well as through their moist skin. Reptile respires through lungs. Aves respire through lungs. Their lungs have air sacs

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4 Heart Amphibians have a three-chambered heart Reptile has a three-chambered heart, but crocodile is an exception. Aves have a four-chambered heart.

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5 Limbs Amphibians have tetrapods limbs Reptile has two pairs of pentadactyl limbs. Except for snake. Aves have two pairs of limbs. The forelimbs are modified into wings

6 Examples
Salamander
Frog is an example of amphibians.
Tortoise
Snake is a reptile.
Peacock
Sparrow is an example of aves.

Mention the main distinguishing features of amphibians, reptiles and aves?

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