Snakes
Title: Snakes
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Snakes
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 1186 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Squamata
Snakes and Lizards
Squamata is the dominant order of living reptiles composed of the lizards and snakes.The
group first appeared in Jurassic times and today is found in all but the coldest regions.Various
forms are adapted for burrowing,or aquatic lives,but most squamata are fundamentally
terrestrial.There are about 4700 Recent species:2200 lizards and 2500 snakes.
The most obvious feature of snakes is the absence of limbs.The entire body of a snake
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feed on insects and worms.
Members of the squamata show rather definate rhythms in their activities. In temperate
regions seasonal cycles are correlated with temperatures and sexual activity,and hibernation
occurs in the winter. General activity continues year around in tropic climates. Daily activity
cycles are typical of most species and include a definate pattern of feeding,drinking
,resting,basking,and excreting. Most lizards are diurnal,and thier daily cycles are usually
correlated with temperature.