Cuckoos lay eggs in the nest of other birds. The cuckoo lays eggs identical to the eggs of the host species, so the other bird takes care of it. This is an example of

Which of the following statements accurately defines epidermis? a. a thick protein fiber composed of the protein collagen b. hard, dense bone tissue found on the outer surface of a bone c. single layer of epithelial cells and the underlying basal lamina d. outer, protective layer of the skin composed of stratified squamous keratinized epithelial tissue