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Wikipedia: Reptiletier 2WikipediaReptile, lead sectionQuote, Reptile, lead sectionMost reptiles are oviparous with shelled eggs, although several species of squamates are viviparous, as were some extinct marine reptile clades.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.