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!

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Common characteristics of reptiles include having scales, laying eggs, and being cold-blooded. Reptiles differ from mammals in that they generally lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young, and they are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperature is regulated by the environment rather than internally.