Which of These Characteristics Contributed the Most to Vertebrate Success

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of these characteristics contributed the most to vertebrate success in relatively dry environments?

• A) the shelled, amniotic egg
• B) the ability to maintain a constant body temperature
• C) two pairs of appendages
• D) a four-chambered heart

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