In this article we will discuss about the representative types of turtles with the help of suitable diagrams. The term turtle usually includes the aquatic and semiaquatic forms, tortoise includes the land forms and terrapin is used for some edible freshwater species. The characteristic of chelonian organisation is the shortening and broadening of the body, together with the development of [...]
The following points highlight the nine most common lizards found in World. The lizards are: 1. Hemidactylus 2. Calotes 3. Draco 4. Iguana 5. Phrynosoma 6. Chamaeleon 7. Varanus 8. Heloderma 9. Ophisaurus. Lizard # 1. Hemidactylus: Hemidactylus (Fig. 24.4) is commonly known as wall lizard or house lizard. It is found in homes in India, Africa, Sri Lanka [...]
In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of crocodilia with the help of suitable diagrams. The amphibious crocodiles, gharials, alligators and caimans are the largest living reptiles. The dorsal surface or both dorsal and ventral surfaces are covered with rows of sculptured bony scutes which are covered by corresponding horny epidermal scales. Bony plates of the back are [...]