BIOLOGY
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Chapter 45, Problem 5A
Swimming underwater using forelimbs for propulsion is similar to flying through the air because
a. birds are the only class of vertebrates that have species that do both.
b. both involve coordinating movements of the forelimbs and hindlimbs.
c. both must counter strong
d. both involve generating lift by pushing down on the air or water to counter gravity.
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