Asked by Britney Crabtree on Jun 26, 2024
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Which of the following features inaccurately describes birds?
A) feathers
B) air sacs
C) variable body temperature
D) hard-shelled egg
E) four-chambered heart
Variable Body Temperature
Condition where an organism's body temperature fluctuates based on external environmental conditions, typically seen in ectothermic animals.
Hard-Shelled Egg
An egg with a calcerous or hard outer shell, providing protection and a contained environment for the developing offspring.
- Contrast the specific characteristics of major vertebrate classes, covering fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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Harbalpreet Kaur KasbaJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Birds have a constant, warm body temperature, unlike many reptiles which can have variable body temperature.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the specific characteristics of major vertebrate classes, covering fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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