Question

Reptiles are closely related to birds. Which of the following characteristics do birds and reptiles share?

A.
They both form amniotic eggs that are covered by a protective shell.
B.
They both live their entire lives on land.
C.
They both spend some portion of their lives in water.
D.
Their young develop inside the mother's body.

Answer 1

A

Birds and reptiles both can lay eggs. These shells are usually protected by the mother, and they are strong

Answer 2

The answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because B is easily disproven because they do not always spend their whole life on land. C is incorrect because most species of birds to not spend their lives in water. And D is wrong because both of their young develop in eggs.