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Which habitat-specific example is used in the slides to illustrate nocturnality as a behavioral adaptation?
Options
A Arctic — polar bear nocturnal hunting
B Rainforest — jaguar night hunting
C Desert — kangaroo rats active at night to avoid heat
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D Ocean — dolphins hunting in darkness
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Kangaroo rats in the desert are used as an example of nocturnality as a behavioral adaptation. They are active at night to avoid the extreme daytime heat, reducing water loss and overheating risk in their arid habitat.

Hint

These desert rodents avoid daytime heat by being active after sunset.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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