Question
Which of the following adaptations is typical of marine mammals?
a.
thick layer of blubber
b.
body covered in thick fur
c.
webbed hands and feet
d.
breathing apparatus on the sides of the head
a.
thick layer of blubber
b.
body covered in thick fur
c.
webbed hands and feet
d.
breathing apparatus on the sides of the head
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The adaptation that is typical of marine mammals is:
**a. thick layer of blubber**
Blubber is a thick layer of fat that helps to insulate marine mammals, keeping them warm in cold ocean water. While some marine mammals may also have other adaptations like webbed limbs (c), the thick layer of blubber is a more recognized characteristic of many marine mammals.
**a. thick layer of blubber**
Blubber is a thick layer of fat that helps to insulate marine mammals, keeping them warm in cold ocean water. While some marine mammals may also have other adaptations like webbed limbs (c), the thick layer of blubber is a more recognized characteristic of many marine mammals.