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Why is turtle not an amphibian?

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A turtle is classified as a reptile rather thananamphibian because they are hatched on the land, are bornwithlungs, and do not undergo metamorphosis. These arecommoncharacteristics of all reptiles, even the ones thatspendconsiderable time in the water and have adaptations toaidswimming.


Keeping this in consideration, is Turtle an amphibian?

Amphibians are animals adapted to living bothonland and in water. Though turtles live in or aroundwaterbodies, they are not amphibians but reptiles. A reptileis aterrestrial vertebrate covered by a scaly hardshell.Turtles belong to Phylum Chordata of theReptiliaclass.

Subsequently, question is, why is crocodile not an amphibian? Amphibians share the followingcharacteristics:Smooth, semi-permeable skin that absorbs water andallows for theexchange of respiratory gases. They do nothave scales. Eggsthat lack shells, covered in a jelly-likeprotectivesubstance.

Consequently, why is tortoise not an amphibian?

A tortoise is neither a mammal noranamphibian; they are classified as reptiles.Tortoiseslay eggs rather than give birth to live young,which disqualifiesthem from being mammals. Additionally, youngtortoises hatchon land and are born with lungs instead ofgills. This disqualifiesthem from beingamphibians.

What is the difference between a reptile and an amphibian?

Amphibians have smooth, sticky, moist andhighlyporous skin to perform the various function,whereasreptiles have dry, hard and scaly skin, which guardthemin harsh condition. Amphibians lay theireggsin water which are covered with gel, whilereptileslay their eggs on land, and have a hardprotectiveshell.

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