After the K-Pg mass extinction event, mammals were able to survive and proliferate. Which of the following factors contributed to this success the least? fewer predators in the absence of dinosaurs.

most mammals being nocturnal, allowing them to see better in the darkened conditions.

ability to regulate their body temperature in the face of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures.

more oceanic and lake habitat, leading to marine mammal evolution.

Differences between compact bone and cartilage

The distribution of related animals and plants across the world

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? a. sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. b. sex-linked traits are passed on through the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. c. sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. d. sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.