Marine reptile - Wikipedia
Marine reptiles are reptiles which have become secondarily adapted for an aquatic or semiaquatic life in a marine environment. Only about 100 of the 12,000 extant reptile species and subspecies are classed as marine reptiles, including marine iguanas, sea snakes, sea turtles and saltwater crocodiles. [1]
List of marine reptiles - Wikipedia
Following is a list of marine reptiles, reptiles which are adapted to life in marine or brackish environments.
Marine Reptiles - MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine reptiles are a group of reptiles that have adapted to life in the marine environment, primarily in the oceans. These reptiles evolved from terrestrial ancestors but have undergone various adaptations to thrive in saltwater habitats. There …
Sea Turtles | Smithsonian Ocean
Often considered the most majestic of the turtle family, the sea turtle is a large, ocean-going reptile known for its gentle nature and long lifespan. Swimmers, snorkelers and divers revel in seeing these stunning creatures glide by effortlessly through the sea.
Reptiles - Smithsonian Ocean
Curious about sea turtles? Learn everything to know about these marine reptiles here.
Sea Turtles - NOAA Fisheries
Sea turtles are marine reptiles with streamlined bodies and large flippers that are well-adapted to life in the ocean. Six species are found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed and protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Marine iguana - Wikipedia
The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which makes up almost all of its diet. [3]
Diving into the evolution of marine reptiles - eLife
2023年9月13日 · On land, reptiles diversified to give rise to dinosaurs, the flying pterosaurs, and the ancestors of modern crocodiles, lizards, snakes and turtles. Some of these land-based animals evolved to live in water, resulting in many species …
Mapping the Diversity of the World's Marine Reptiles
Maps of marine reptile diversity include the total species richness, threatened species, small-ranged species, and species considered to be data-deficient by the IUCN. Also included is a map of priorities for marine reptile conservation.
Sea snake | Types, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Sea snake, any of more than 60 species of highly venomous marine snakes of the cobra family (Elapidae). There are two groups: the true sea snakes (subfamily Hydrophiinae) and the sea kraits (subfamily Laticaudinae). Although their venom is the most potent of …