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Question

Nocturnality in desert mammals like kangaroo rats helps them:
Options
A Conserve water
B Avoid daytime heat
Correct Answer
C Enhance reproduction
D Increase metabolic rate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nocturnality allows desert mammals to avoid the extreme daytime heat, reducing water loss and thermal stress by being active during cooler nighttime hours.

Hint

Consider the primary challenge of desert environments that nocturnality addresses.

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