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Amphibians have evolved from the fish-li...

Amphibians have evolved from the fish-like ancestors. At the same time, they are the ancestors for reptiles. Justify this statement by giving features of amphibians which support this view.

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To justify the statement that amphibians have evolved from fish-like ancestors and are also ancestors for reptiles, we can analyze the features of amphibians that support this view. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evolution from Fish-like Ancestors**: - **Gills in Larval Stage**: Amphibians, during their larval stage (tadpoles), possess gills which are characteristic of fish. This indicates their evolutionary link to fish, as they share this feature during early development. 2. **Adaptation to Terrestrial Life**: ...
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