Fossil Evidence Suggests That Feathers Existed Prior to the Development

question 70

Multiple Choice

Fossil evidence suggests that feathers existed prior to the development of a flight-capable skeleton; because these feathered animals could not fly,biologists suspect that the initial adaptive value for feathers was related their ability to

• A) serve as insulation.
• B) reduce an animal's suitability as prey.
• C) create an enlarged body contour and discourage predators.
• D) accept metabolic waste and reduce the need of water for urine production.

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