Why are reptiles better adapted to land dwelling than amphibians are?
A) Their two- chambered heart better mixes oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
B) Their embryos develop in a uterus.
C) Their moist skin is used as a respiratory structure.
D) Their lungs have a smaller surface area for gas exchange.
E) Their scaly skin prevents water loss.
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A) amphibian.
B) jawless fish.
C)
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A) nipples.
B)
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Q49: To prevent dehydration, reptiles have
A) scaly skin.
B)
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Q51: Why have reptiles successfully adapted to land?
A)
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