One of the key factors in vertebrate colonization of many diverse environments is
A. the ability to decrease metabolic needs.
B. the ability to control water loss by controlling perspiration.
C. not requiring a lot of water due to their closed systems.
D. the flexibility provided by selective reabsorption of different solutes.
E. the ability to eat foods with lots of water.
Answer: D
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