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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Reptiles are characterized by dry, scaly skin, cold-blooded metabolism, and laying eggs. They differ from mammals in that they do not have hair or produce milk to nourish their young, and they typically have a slower metabolism.