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Squamata

Order of reptiles comprising the snakes and lizards.
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The distribution of scales in these squamate species varies widely, but at least some are always present between the veins on the abaxial side of the blade (Kessler and Smith, 2005).
New combinations in Pleopeltis (Polypodiaceae) from southeastern ... by Salino, Alexandre / American Fern Journal
More generally, much of the interspecific variation in thermoregulatory tactics among squamate reptiles may reflect differences in species-specific costs and benefits of thermoregulation rather than variation among habitats.
The influence of circadian rhythms on the metabolism of the snake ... by Pereira da Cruz, José Geraldo; Grimes, Camila; Luchetta Ronchi, Daiane; Pecini da Cunha, Vanessa / Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences (UEM)
Lizards & Snakes" also offers numerous interactive stations, inviting museum-goers to listen to recorded squamate sounds, test their knowledge about these creatures, explore the inner workings of a rattlesnake on the hunt, and view videos.
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