Which of the following is not generally considered to have contributed to the success of reptiles on land and in the sea?
A) amniotic egg
B) skin covered by scales
C) specialized copulatory organs
D) ventral nerve cord
E) efficient kidneys

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The ventral nerve cord is a characteristic of invertebrates, not a specific adaptation that contributed to the success of reptiles on land and in the sea. Reptiles, being vertebrates, have a dorsal nerve cord. The other options (amniotic egg, skin covered by scales, specialized copulatory organs, and efficient kidneys) are adaptations that have contributed to the success of reptiles in terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Which of the Following Is Not Generally Considered to Have