Title: (Optional) Explain how reptiles and amphibians reproduce.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-18) > Section: Caring for and Managing Reptiles and Amphibians

Explanation should include

- outline of amphibian reproduction and development
  - amphibian egg laying and parental care
  - amphibian larvae and metamorphosis
- outline of reptile reproduction and development
  - description of reptile eggs (amniotic)
  - asexual reproduction (parthenogenesis) in reptiles
  - reptile egg laying and parental care
  - oviparity, ovoviviparity, viviparity, and the reproductive process of reptiles.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which species of reptiles lay eggs? Which give birth to live young?
- What is the life cycle of a frog?
- What is the level of parental involvement of most amphibians?
- What is metamorphosis in amphibians?
- What are the costs and benefits of parthenogenesis?
- How do male reptiles fertilize females?