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Characteristics of Reptiles

Ectotherms

Ectotherms

Reptiles, such as these sunbathing Florida redbelly turtles, are ectotherms: they rely on their environment for body heat.

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    "Florida Redbelly Turtle (Pseudemys nelsoni)."
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