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Write the characteristics that contributes to the success of reptiles on land.

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1. They are mostly terrestrial animals and their body is covered by dry and cornified skin with epidermal scales which checks loss of water.
2. Most reptiles lay cleidoic eggs with extra embryonic membranes like omnion, chorion, allantois, and yolk sac, Shell around the egg checks dessication.
3. Embryonic membranes enclose the embryo and provide watery environment. Internal fertilization method helps them to survive on land.
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