Question

Within the taxon Tetrapoda groups like mammals, birds, crocodiles and snakes (= Amniota) are truly terrestrial: They are much less dependent water than amphibians. Which four adaptations are critical for this way of life and how are they adaptive (e.g. what is the advantage compared to an amphibian)? List four key adaptations and briefly explain (less than 80 words).
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Answer 1

group - le sac Answer: These are the adaptations tetrapoda have: a) Terrestrial reproduction b) Porsence of an amn c) Thermoregulation d) more efficient circulatory system These adaptations help tetrapods to and land regulate their temperature Amniotic sac provides protection and maintainence of hydration around the . on fetus. all adapted to Their eggs are well adapted to suo vive terestrially Cisculatory system is efficient to take required required amount amount of oxygen from atmosphere of orgy. haken rather than from water, oxygen de lungs to the whole body with help of respiratory sigsents like hemoglobin.