Orders of Reptiles

ORDERS AND SUB-ORDERS OF REPTILES

Orders

There are three orders in reptilian group:

  • Testudinata (Chelonia)
    • This group comprises turtles, tortoises, terrapins and sea-turtles
    • This group comprises crocodiles, caimans, alligators and gavials.
  • Squamata
    • This group comprises lizards and snakes

Sub-orders

  • Amphisbaenia (Eg. Worm lizards)
  • Sphenodontia (Eg. Tuatara in Newzealand)
  • Serpentes (Ophidia) (Eg. Snakes)
  • Lacertilia (Sauria) (Eg. Lizards)
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