Question

Which of the following would be the most important adaptation for a desert-dwelling animal to possess?
a.
heat dissipation structures
b.
heat conserving structures
c.
energy conserving behaviors
d.
water conserving behaviors


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Water is the most limiting factor in deserts, so adaptations that conserve water (physiological and behavioral — e.g., concentrated urine, reduced sweating, nocturnality, burrowing) are most critical for survival.