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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

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

on edge

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

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

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