A key characteristic found in all reptiles, birds, and mammals that allowed them to become fully terrestrial is: a. four walking limbs. b. a bony vertebral column. c. an amniotic egg. d. lungs.
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Step 1: The key characteristic found in all reptiles, birds, and mammals that allowed them to become fully terrestrial is the development of a shelled egg protected by amniotic membranes, known as an amniotic egg. Show more…
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