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Animals of colder region and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat. Describe why?

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Animals and fishes which live in colder areas and colder water have a thick layer of sub cutaneous fat because it acts as an insulating layer.
It prevents the loss of heat and also serves as reserve food resource during periods of scarcity.

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