Which reptilian group shows a completely four-chambered heart?
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Correct answer: Crocodilians
Crocodilians are the only living reptiles with a fully four-chambered heart — two atria and two completely separated ventricles. This efficient circulation is thought to be related to their active, predatory lifestyle and close evolutionary relationship with birds.
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