Question

An animal is taken to polar region. Which of the following adaptive characteristic may help it to survive in the new environment?

• A. Growth of thick and less hairy skin
• B. Sharp beaks and strong claws
• C. Growth of thick fur on its skin
• D. Light weight wings to fly

Answer 1

The correct option is C Growth of thick fur on its skin

The development of characteristics which helps an organism to survive in a particular environment is known as adaptation. Animals possess a wide range of structural and functional adaptive features. Animals taken to polar regions may have the following adaptive features:

1. Low surface area to volume ratio

2. Small extremities to reduce heat loss - shorter ears and limbs

3. Thick layer of body fat/blubber - present in seals to reduce body heat loss

4. Thick camouflaged fur

5. Thick fur on paws

So, the answer is C.