Reptile is a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of the class Reptilia, typically covered in scales and laid eggs in many species. As a common noun, it refers to creatures such as lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. The word also appears in figurative language to describe sly, cunning behavior. In everyday use, it denotes a member of the reptile group rather than a specific species.
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