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300 Reptiles and Birds
Diversity of
Modern Reptiles
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Evolution of
Reptiles
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Ecology of
Reptiles
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Contrast characteristics of each order in class Reptilia.
Squamata
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key features:
Crocodilia
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Testudinata
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key features:
Sphenodonta
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Identify each animal’s ancestors as diapsids, anapsids, or synapsids.
birds lizards
mammals turtles
Analyze how loss of a reptile species could upset the balance of an
ecosystem.
Section 29.1 Reptiles (continued)
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Evaluate whether a meteorite crashing to Earth could have
doomed the dinosaurs. Discuss the catastrophic effects of such a crash and adaptations
needed to survive the event.
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