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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question

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36. Nocturnality, as seen in desert mammals like kangaroo rats, is an example of which type of adaptation?
Options
A Structural adaptation
B Behavioral adaptation
Correct Answer
C Physiological adaptation only
D A cultural adaptation exclusive to humans
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Being active at night to avoid daytime heat is a behavioral modification made by an organism to survive harsh climate conditions.

Hint

Changing activity timing during the day/night is a behavioral choice.

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