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Vertebrates Review

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Chordates
Aminotes
Primates and Homonids
Additional Practice
Vertebrates Review
Additional Practice

Solution: Losing water is a major problem for land vertebrates. Which of the following are adaptations to prevent water loss?a. Modified kidneys and salt glandsb. Having a layer of blubberc. Having gizzardsd. N

Problem

Losing water is a major problem for land vertebrates. Which of the following are adaptations to prevent water loss?

a. Modified kidneys and salt glands

b. Having a layer of blubber

c. Having gizzards

d. None of the above

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Practice Problems
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