Match the extant vertebrate group with the description. Internal fertilization, leathery amniotic egg, and skin that resists drying are characteristics of

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Nonbird reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles, have internal fertilization, leathery amniotic eggs, and skin that resists drying. Amphibians lay eggs in water or moist environments and their skin is not as resistant to drying. Chondrichthyans (cartilaginous fish), such as sharks and rays, lay eggs with a leathery case but they have external fertilization. Birds and mammals also have internal fertilization and amniotic eggs, but their skin is not as resistant to drying as nonbird reptiles.

Match the Extant Vertebrate Group with the Description