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CLASS REPTILIA
The class that includes all reptiles.
ORDER TESTUDINES
The order that includes turtles and tortoises.
Cheloniidae
Family of sea turtles.
Dermochelyidae
Family of leatherbacks, characterized by a carapace covered with smooth skin.
Emydidae
Family of common turtles.
Testudinidae
Family of tortoises, typically identified by their cylindrical hind legs.
ORDER CROCODILIA
The order that includes alligators, caimans, and crocodiles.
ORDER SPHENODONTIA
The order that includes tuataras.
ORDER SQUAMATA
The order that includes lizards and snakes.
Iguanidae
Family of iguanas, noted for their elongated bodies.
Phrynosomatidae
A family of generalized lizards which are typically more terrestrial than iguanids.
Gekkonidae
Family of true geckoes, characterized by soft skin and granular scales.
Eublepharidae
Family of terrestrial geckoes that possess eyelids.
Xantusiidae
Family of night lizards, identifiable by their soft skin.
Scincidae
Family of skinks, recognized for their slender bodies and often reduced limbs.
Anguidae
Family of alligator lizards, noted for a distinct fold alongside the body.
Anniellidae
Family of legless lizards, characterized by their smooth scales and small eyes.
Varanidae
Family of monitor lizards with stout bodies and limbs.
Helodermatidae
Family of beaded lizards, known for their beaded scales.
Boidae
Family of boas, typically having small scales between the eyes.
Colubridae
Family of common snakes, recognized by their large scales.
Elapidae
Family of cobras and coral snakes, identifiable by tail shape in terrestrial species.
Viperidae
Family of vipers which may possess heat-sensing pits.
