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ZOO 102 Objective Question

Question

Which class of vertebrates typically faces the greatest dispersal constraints across arid or saltwater barriers?
Options
A Aves
B Amphibia
Correct Answer
C Mammalia (Chiroptera)
D Large carnivores
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amphibians have permeable skins, require freshwater for reproduction, and possess low tolerance to salinity or desiccation, limiting their dispersal.

Hint

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