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The skin of a reptile is best described as:
ACovered with feathers
BMoist and without scales
CDry and scaly
DCovered with hairs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Dry and scaly
1. Reptiles are true terrestrial animals adapted to creep on land.
2. Their skin is dry and scaly.
3. Rule out moist skin without scales: that describes amphibians.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 6 "Animal Classification", p.83_
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