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How might an animal that can live both on land and in water be better adapted to climate change?
An animal that can live both on land and in water, like amphibians, may be better adapted to climate change due to its ability to exploit diverse habitats. This versatility allows it to escape extreme weather conditions, such as droughts or flooding, by shifting between environments. Additionally, such animals may have more varied dietary sources and reproductive strategies, enhancing their resilience to changing ecosystems caused by climate change. Their ability to thrive in both environments can also facilitate the colonization of new areas as habitats shift.
Why amphibians are devoid of scales?
Amphibians are devoid of scales because they are descendants of fish, which also lack scales. Early amphibians evolved from lobe-finned fish, which had bony plates in their skin instead of scales. Over time, these bony plates transformed into the smooth, moist skin characteristic of modern amphibians. This adaptation allowed for better gas exchange through the skin, crucial for their semi-aquatic lifestyle.
Why do weeds grow faster than planted flowers?
Because weeds are better adapted to grow than planted flowers.
Is the fibrous or the taproot better adapted for food storage?
Taproot is better adapted for food storage because it is enlarged and stores nutrients and water for the plant to use during periods of stress, such as drought. Fibrous roots have a greater surface area for absorption of nutrients and water, but they are not as efficient at storing food reserves.
What did dinosaurs evolve from?
Dinosaurs evolved from reptiles during the Triassic period, about 230 million years ago. They are thought to have descended from Archosaurs, a group of reptiles that also gave rise to crocodiles and birds.
How are reptiles better adapted to living in the bioshere than fishes and amphibians?
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How are reptiles better than amphibians?
they are not
Why reptiles such as lizards and snakes are generally better adapted to living in arid environments than frogs?
Because frogs aren't reptiles, their amphibians. And frogs need moisture to keep their skin from breaking. Snakes and lizards are Reptiles, and do not require this need for moisture.
Are reptiles or amphibians better suited for a dryer climate?
Reptiles are better suited for dry climates. Amphibians must always be moist, and in order to reproduce, they must have access to water.
Are reptiles better than amphibians at living on land?
Yes. Most amphibians cannot go far from a moist environment as they have difficulty maintaining their body moisture.
Why mosses and liverwort are considered amphibians of the plant world?
Amphibians, like liverworts and mosses are only partially adapted to life on land, having bodies which easily lose water and they still rely on water for sexual reproduction. Both groups of organisms are thought to represent intermediate stages in the evolution towards more advanced forms which are better adapted to life on land.
Why are reptiles better able to breathe on land than amphibians?
i dont think they are because reptiles are things like lizzards and snakes and anphibians are things like frogs i dont know correct me if im wrong!
What organisms did reptiles evolve from 300 million years ago?
Reptiles originated about 320-310 million years ago in the steaming swamps of the Carboniferous period. They evolved from a group of amphibians known as the Labyrinthodonts (because of the maze-like structure of their teeth). These amphibians became increasingly adapted to dry land, and spent less time in the water. Their skin developed dry scales and they also began to lay dry, hard-shelled eggs on land rather than in water. Their offspring hatched as well-developed "mini adults" without having to go through a tadpole stage. As the Earth began to experience a drying trend at the end of the Carboniferous, early reptiles fared better than their amphibian counterparts. Reptiles would become the dominant land animals into the Permian period and throughout the Mesozoic Era in the form of dinosaurs.
Why are reptiles better suited to deserts than amphibians?
Reptiles are better suited to deserts than amphibians primarily due to their waterproof skin, which prevents water loss in arid environments. They are ectothermic, relying on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature, allowing them to thrive in fluctuating desert conditions. In contrast, amphibians require moist environments to keep their skin hydrated and often depend on standing water for reproduction, making them less adaptable to dry habitats.
Why were reptiles able to evolve from amphibians?
All organisms are able to evolve through natural selection and genetic drift. All organisms experience a change over time. A group of amphibians spent less time in the water, evolved dry skin and hard-shelled eggs and became the first reptiles.
How did reptiles small size help mammals of the mesozoic era?
The hollow bones and feathers of birds made them better adapted to their environment than the flying reptiles which became extinct during the Cretaceous Period. Sources: My science book and my own knowledge
What are the nine major groups of animals?
D for Domain K for Kingdom P for Phylum C for Class O for Order F for Family G for Genus S for species
