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Why do we keep both snake and turtle in the same class?

Snake and turtle are kept in the same class Reptilia because both

(i) are cold-blooded animals.


(ii) have scales as outer covering.


(iii) respire through lungs.


(iv) have three-chambered heart.


(v) lay eggs with tough outer covering.



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