though nearly all basic animal body plans
were developed by 500 m.y.a. in ocean,
greatest proliferation of species followed
colonization of land ~3-400 m.y.a.
there animals faced same challenges as plants
- air is non-supporting, dry, open to U.V.
strengthen skeleton
impervious skin -> internal lungs
high activity -> active ventilation
water independent reproduction
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