Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134256283
Author: Audesirk
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 6RQ
Outline the major adaptations that emerged during the evolution of vertebrates from fish to amphibians to reptiles to birds and mammals. Explain how these adaptations increased the fitness of the various groups for life on land.
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Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
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