Definition of Reptile
a class of vertebrates that is characterized by scaly skin and the laying of soft shelled eggs (ex. snakes, lizards, turtles.)
Examples of Reptile in a sentence
Known as the world’s largest reptile, scaly salt-water crocodiles often reach twenty feet long! 🔊
The part of the zoo known as the reptile kingdom houses a number of animals, including turtles, lizards, and snakes. 🔊
A snake is an ectothermic reptile, meaning it is a part of a class of animals that get their body heat from outside sources. 🔊
The poisonous reptile quickly stuck out its pink tongue and hissed as it moved its peeling body towards its target. 🔊
The painted turtle is only one of several reptile species that lay eggs in the area. 🔊
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