Question

Below is the outline of the body of an essay on reptiles and amphibians.

1. Similarities between reptiles and amphibians

A. Physical characteristics/appearance: both animals are vertebrates, and both animals shed their skin.

B. Predator and prey: reptiles and amphibians are both predators and prey; both animals use their tongues to catch prey.

C. Ectotherms: both animals are ectothermic, or cold-blooded: they cannot regulate their own body temperatures internally like mammals can.

2. Differences between reptiles and amphibians

A. Eggs: amphibians lay their eggs in water, whereas reptiles lay their eggs on land.

B. Skin: amphibians have delicate, thin, semi-permeable skin, and they must live close to water or in very humid habitats; reptiles have dry, scaly skin that enables them to live away from water.

C. Metamorphosis: amphibians go through a metamorphosis from a tadpole or larval stage with gills to an air-breathing adult stage. Reptiles do not go through metamorphosis. When the young are born or hatched, they look like miniature adults.

Use the outline above to write a five- or six-sentence introduction. Be sure to include a hook in the introduction.

(4 points) answer both question each one have 2 sentances'

Answer 1

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Reptiles and amphibians are often grouped together due to their shared characteristics and evolutionary history. From their physical appearance to their role as predators and prey, these animals exhibit striking similarities. However, they also have distinct differences that set them apart. Amphibians lay their eggs in water, while reptiles lay their eggs on land. Additionally, their skin types differ greatly, with amphibians having delicate, thin skin that requires a moist environment, while reptiles possess dry, scaly skin that allows them to thrive in varied habitats. Furthermore, amphibians undergo a dramatic metamorphosis from aquatic larvae to terrestrial adults, while reptiles do not go through this transformation. Despite these differences, both reptiles and amphibians share the common trait of being ectothermic, also known as cold-blooded animals.