Whales have truly large body sizes. The only invertebrates that attain body sizes much larger than humans are giant squids. What feature do whales and giant squids share that allow them to attain such large sizes?

A. Large brains
B. Highly efficient gills
C. Endothermy
D. Internal skeletons


Answer: D

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