JAMB Biology 2010 Objective — Question 34

Question 34 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following are the adaptive features of desert animals? (i) They can withstand a high degree of fluid loss (ii) Some of them have thick covering to prevent water loss e.g. some reptiles and insects (iii) During the day, they usually hide in burrows (iv) Most of them are nocturnal

A. I and IV only
B. II and III only
C. I and II only
D. I, II and III onlyCorrect

Explanation

Desert animals adapt to extreme heat by withstanding fluid loss, having thick water-preventing coverings, and hiding in burrows during the day.

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