Why Was the Advent of the Amniotic Egg So Important

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why was the advent of the amniotic egg so important in the evolution of terrestrial vertebrates?

• A)It made internal fertilization more likely, therefore it increased individual species' fitness.
• B)It completely removed dependence on water for reproduction.
• C)It reinforced pre-zygotic isolating mechanisms.
• D)It increased the number of offspring an individual female could have.

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