The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between tortoise, terrapin and turtle. Difference # Tortoise: 1. Shape of the shell: The shape of the shell is ovoid and covered with horny scutes. 2. Limbs: Limbs end in clawed digits. No web. The limbs are short and club-shaped. 3. Whether head and limbs can be withdrawn or not: Head [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between lacertilia and ophidia. Difference # Lacertilia: 1. Shape: Elongated body, usually with two pairs of limbs. 2. Neck: Distinct 3. Limbs: Excepting the limbless lizards, the limbs are pentedactylus, each digit ending in a claw 4. Eyelids: Usually an upper and a lower eyelid are present. In the members of [...]
Let us learn about the comparison between limbless lizards and snakes. Comparison # Limbless Lizards: 1. Limbs: Absent but vestige of girdles are present. 2. Shape of body: Cylindrical. 3. Tail: Long 4. Eyelid: Movable eyelids are present. 5. External ear opening: External ear opening is present 6. Tongue: A short, flat tongue is present. 7. Scales: Ring –link overlapping [...]