What made it easier for animals (compared to plants) to move to land?

A. Animals had already evolved appendages or limb-like fins.
B. Animals had already evolved a dessicant-resistant covering.
C. Animals already relied on cartilaginous or bony endoskeleton.
D. Animals already had mouthparts to eat tough lignin (woody) tissue.


Answer:
A. Animals had already evolved appendages or limb-like fins.
C. Animals already relied on cartilaginous or bony endoskeleton.

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