Which of the following statements regarding birds and mammals at high altitudes is false?
A) The embryos have lower haemoglobin concentrations than embryos at sea level.
B) Bird eggs are smaller than eggs at sea level.
C) The overall diffusive conductance of bird eggs is similar to eggs at sea level.
D) The hatching of bird eggs is restricted.
E) Their muscles contain a higher concentration of myoglobin than the animals at sea level.

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Embryos at high altitudes typically have higher haemoglobin concentrations to facilitate oxygen transport in low-oxygen environments, not lower.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Birds and Mammals at High