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Question
Given below are some adaptive features of animals:
(i) Layer of fat under the skin
(ii) Long, curved and sharp claws
(iii) Slippery body
(iv) Thick white fur
Which of them are the adaptive features of a polar bear?
Options
(i) only
(i) and (ii) only
(i), (ii) and (iii) only (
(i), (ii), and (iv) only
Solution
(i), (ii), and (iv) only
Explanation:
The body of a polar bear is covered with thick white fur which helps the animal to camouflage with the snow. A thick layer of fat insulates the body from cold and long, curved and sharp claws provide a good grip and help them to walk on ice.
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