Biology 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 12: The most important characteristic that makes reptiles to conquer terrestrial habitats is the possession of

Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Thescaly skin is impermeable to water such that there is little or no loss ofwater from the body due to evaporation This is essential since most reptiles donot live in water ana do nol crinkwater The Sittie water found in their food (insects) is conservedPossession of long iaii makes the reptiles easily captured by predatorsbut they counter this by their ability to detach portion of the tail whichwriggles to the admiration of the predator while the reptile escapes Clawenables the reptiles to grip the ground or wa!S as it moves or climbs. Amnioticegg is the amnion found in a fertilized egg derived from the eggwhiteoralbumen. The amnion cushions and protects the developing embryo and reducesthe effect of temperature changes ANS B