Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Analyze the common characteristics of reptiles and explain how they differ from mammals. Explain your answer in one or two sentences.(2 points)
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that typically have scales or scutes covering their bodies and lay eggs for reproduction. Mammals, on the other hand, are warm-blooded vertebrates that give live birth, produce milk to feed their young, and typically have hair or fur covering their bodies.
