How are vertebrates adapted to terrestrial life?

Adaptations of  vertebrates adapted to terrestrial life

• The vertebral column and limbs provide support and aid movement
• They have bones, joints and muscles to effect movements
• They have well developed osmoregulatory organ to maintain body fluid concentrations
• They posses lungs for gaseous exchange
• They have impermeable cuticles to reduce water loss
• Have long loop of Henle to increase reabsorption of water from urine or to conserve water.
• They have well developed metabolic and behavioral mechanism for maintaining body temperature.
• Internal fertilization reduces wastage of sperms
• Streamline shape to reduce resistance to movement
• In addition, viviparity, most produce encapsulated eggs

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