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From Water to Land: The Evolution of Reproductive Strategies
This chapter explores the evolutionary transition of life from aquatic environments to terrestrial habitats, focusing on how vertebrate ancestors adapted by developing protective eggs and internal fertilization. It highlights the diversity of reproductive strategies across species, from egg-laying to live birth, and discusses the evolution of placental mammals and their unique reproductive features. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes about ancient reptiles and emphasizes the significance of various placental adaptations over the last hundred million years.