What is the primary function of reptilian scales?

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Meave60
Mar 7, 2017

Scales keep moisture inside the reptile's body.

Explanation:

In order to live their entire lives on land, reptiles require a covering that prevents water loss, and they require reproduction methods that do not require water. Reptiles are the first group of animals to be able to live their lives entirely on land.

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