. A textbook in general zoology. Zoology. SNAKES, TURTLES, LIZARDS, CROCODILES 259 Chief characteristics of the Uzards. —They usually possess a cy- lindrical and more or less elongated body, which in most cases is covered with scales. Four legs are for the most part present, but often are imable to bear the weight of the body and there- fore push rather than carry the animal. The mouth, unlike that of the snakes, can be opened only to a normal extent. Finally, the jaws are furnished with teeth, and the food is mas- Fig. - Gila monster. Photograph by Shufeldt. Turtles and Tortoi
. A textbook in general zoology. Zoology. SNAKES, TURTLES, LIZARDS, CROCODILES 259 Chief characteristics of the Uzards. —They usually possess a cy- lindrical and more or less elongated body, which in most cases is covered with scales. Four legs are for the most part present, but often are imable to bear the weight of the body and there- fore push rather than carry the animal. The mouth, unlike that of the snakes, can be opened only to a normal extent. Finally, the jaws are furnished with teeth, and the food is mas- Fig. - Gila monster. Photograph by Shufeldt. Turtles and Tortoises These are familiar reptiles to most of us, at least. Some of them live on land and some of them live in the water. The term turtle is more usually restricted to thfe aquatic forms, while the term tortoise is apphed, if strictly used, to the members of the family Testudinidge, wliich are strictly terrestrial in habits and possess club feet, but mth distinct Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Herrick, Glenn W. (Glenn Washington), 1870-1965. New York, Cincinnati [etc. ] American Book Company
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