Question

Birds lay eggs that have much harder shells than reptile

What is most likely the main function of the hard shell?

A to feed the bird as it develops

B to provide camouflage from predators

C to keep the embryo warm until the bird hatches

D to protect and prevent the egg from drying out

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

on edge

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

bird eggs don't need additional moisture that some reptiles absorb with their eggshells