What's the difference between an amphibian and a reptile? Is a sea turtle a reptile?
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LynfromNM
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All turtles are reptiles. Some of them have adapted traits for water-living, but are not amphibians. "Amphibians are a taxon of animals that include all living tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) that do not have amniotic eggs, are ectothermic (term for the animals whose body heat is regulated by the external environment; previously known as cold-blooded), and generally spend part of their time on land." "Amphibians are able to breathe through their skin." "Reptiles are thick-skinned; unlike amphibians, they do not need to absorb water." Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphibian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reptile
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reptiles skin tends to be scaly, hard or with bony plates while amphibians usually have soft smooth or moist skin. some also some may have warts like toads. a sea turtle i believe is a reptile
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