Reptiles and amphibians

1. Diversity of Amphibians and
Reptiles
Edward Kansiime

2. Amphibians- Anurans

3. Amphibians- Gymnophiona/Apoda

4. Amphibians- Caudata/ Urodela
Question to guide personal
reading
1. Discuss the similarities and
differences among the three
extant amphibian groups

5. Reptiles-Rhynchocephalia
Desert like lizards found in New Zealand

6. Reptiles-Chelonia
This consists of tortoises and turtles. They are
also collectively called Testudines

7. Reptiles-Crocodilia
Which consist of crocodiles and alligators. Alligators are not
found in Africa

8. Reptiles-Squamata
• Lizards ( family: Lacertidae)

9. Reptiles-Squamata
Snakes
Family Typhlopidae

10. Reptiles-Squamata -
• Family Lamprophiidae

11. Reptiles-Squamata
Snakes
Family Boidae

12. Reptiles-Squamata
Snakes
Family Colubridae

13. Reptiles-Squamata
Snakes
Family Elapidae

14. Reptiles-Squamata
• Family Vipendae

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