Reptiles are closely related to birds. Which of the following characteristics do birds and reptiles share? A. They both form amniotic eggs that are covered by a protective shell. B. They both live their entire lives on land. C. They both spend some portion of their lives in water. D. Their young develop inside the mother's body.
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Both birds and reptiles lay amniotic eggs with a protective shell. This is a shared characteristic. B. Not all birds and reptiles live their entire lives on land. Some birds, like ducks, spend time in water, and some reptiles, like sea turtles, live in the Show more…
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