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Question
What are the differences between amphibians and reptiles?
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Solution
| Amphibian | Reptiles | |
| 1. | They have a dual mode of life. | They are completely terrestrial. |
| 2. | Scales are absent. | Skin is covered with scales. |
| 3. | They lay eggs in water. | They lay eggs on land. |
| 4. | It includes frogs, toads, and salamanders. | It includes lizards, snakes, turtles, chameleons, etc. |
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