Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 42 - Animal Reproduction - 42.2 - Sexual Reproduction Involves the Union of Haploid Egg and Sperm - 42.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 901: 3

Answer

The solution for terrestrial reproduction in reptiles is the amniote egg, which contains a leathery shell that impedes water loss from the embryo while allowing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the shell.

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The solution for terrestrial reproduction in reptiles is the amniote egg, which contains a leathery shell that impedes water loss from the embryo while allowing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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