Answer to Question #189455 in Evolution for Tobias Amukwiita

Question

1. Discuss the evolutionary relationships between the two members of each pair (amphibians—reptiles). In your discussion include structural adaptations and the functional significance.

Answer 1

This development allowed reptiles to move further inland and away from the bodies of water where amphibians have to lay their eggs. The amniotic egg also allowed the eggs and the amniotes themselves to evolve into larger forms. These hardy eggs allowed the amniotes to live on land, across the globe.