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Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians The difference between amphibians and reptiles: 3 of 16

The Difference between Reptiles and Amphibians There are actually several differences between reptiles and amphibians even though they are so closely related. The cycle of life, how food is eaten, skin covering, eye adaptations; saying nothing of internal differences. The life cycle of a typical amphibian (there are always exceptions) starts as an egg. Eggs are usually laid in the water. Depending on water temperatures the eggs will hatch in a few days to a few weeks. No reptile lays its eggs in the water. Frogs and toads hatch out as tadpoles that look nothing like their parents. These ha...
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