NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Adaptations help improve animal survival and reproduction. They can be behavioral or structural. Which choice describes an animal best suited for a cold environment?
A
eyes and nostrils on the top half of the head, outer covering of scales
B
special feet with flattened, webbed toes for climbing up smooth surfaces
C
torpedo body shape for fast swimming
D
Two layers of fur:inner layer insulates, outer layer sheds moisture and protect from wind
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three types of adaptations: structural, physiological, and behavioral. Structural adaptations are how the animal’s body functions or looks on the outside. Body parts (like feet and ears) and body coverings (like fur and scales) are structural adaptations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behavioral adaptation: something an animal does usually in response to some type of external stimulus in order to survive. Hibernating during winter is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

Detailed explanation-3: -An adaptation is a modification or change in the organism’s body or behaviour that helps it to survive. Explore the links given here to know more about habitats and how different plants and animals. An animal may adapt to its habitat in different ways.

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