Which of These Characteristics Added Most to Vertebrate Success in Relatively

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of these characteristics added 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) bony scales
• E) a four-chambered heart

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