Recall that the cuticle seals plant surfaces and helps plants conserve water, and the seed helps derived plant groups to reproduce effectively on dry land. The analogous adaptations in reptiles are ________ (analogous to the cuticle) and ________ (analogous to the seed).

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Scales in reptiles are analogous to the cuticle in plants because they both serve to provide protection and conserve water. The amniotic egg is analogous to the seed in plants because it allows for reproduction in a dry environment. Neither claws nor lungs are directly analogous to plant adaptations for conserving water and reproducing on dry land. Aquatic larvae are not an adaptation in reptiles for life on dry land.

Recall That the Cuticle Seals Plant Surfaces and Helps Plants