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Squamates
Squamates are a group of reptiles that includes snakes, lizards and amphisbaenians. There are about 7,600 species of squamates alive today. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of squamates.
What Are Squamates?
Squamates are a group of reptiles that sheds their skin periodically in patches and have uniquely jointed skulls and jaws. In this article, explore basic facts about squamates including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other reptile groups.