Which Statement Best Supports Why Animals Most Likely Evolved in the Ocean

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement best supports why animals most likely evolved in the ocean?

• A) The ocean water provided buoyancy.
• B) They did not require a skeleton for support.
• C) Internal fluid and salt balance were easy to maintain.
• D) Reproduction was independent of internal fertilization.
• E) The changeable temperature facilitated natural selection.

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