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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes amphibians from reptiles based on the text provided?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes amphibians from reptiles based on the text provided?
- Being ectotherms
- Absorbing water through their skin (correct)
- Having lungs for breathing
- Having smooth and slimy skin
How do amphibians adapt to life on land according to the text?
How do amphibians adapt to life on land according to the text?
- By laying eggs in water
- By developing thick, watertight skin
- By being ectotherms
- By evolving lungs for breathing air (correct)
What is a key difference in how amphibians and reptiles obtain water based on the text?
What is a key difference in how amphibians and reptiles obtain water based on the text?
- Reptiles absorb water through their skin
- Amphibians don't drink water but absorb it through their skin (correct)
- Amphibians use thick, dry skin to prevent water loss
- Reptiles have lungs for breathing underwater
From the information provided, what is a significant similarity between tadpoles and terrestrial adult frogs?
From the information provided, what is a significant similarity between tadpoles and terrestrial adult frogs?
What is the major adaptation for flight in birds?
What is the major adaptation for flight in birds?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?
What is the benefit of birds having an efficient respiratory system?
What is the benefit of birds having an efficient respiratory system?
Which structure supports the body of a developing chordate?
Which structure supports the body of a developing chordate?
What characteristic is unique to amphibians among vertebrates?
What characteristic is unique to amphibians among vertebrates?
Which feature is NOT a typical characteristic of fish?
Which feature is NOT a typical characteristic of fish?
What is a common way in which amphibians and fish differ?
What is a common way in which amphibians and fish differ?
