OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following adaptations would help an animal survive in the dessert
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Being Nocturnal and burrowing
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Being Diurnal and brightly colored
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Having gills and fins
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Having thick fur and small feet
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nocturnal desert animals keep cool by being active at night, whereas some other desert animals get away from the sun’s heat by digging underground burrows. Other common adaptations seen in desert animals include big ears, light-colored coats, humps to store fat, and adaptations that help conserve water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Animals such as kangaroo rats found in the desert never drink water. Ability to concentrate its urine to conserve water. Desert lizards bask in sun and burrow in the sand (afternoon) to escape the heat of the day. These adaptations prevent the loss of water in desert animals.
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