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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

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16. Mammals possess hair primarily for
Options
A Camouflage only
B Insulation
Correct Answer
C Photosynthesis
D Respiration
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hair/pelage functions primarily as a thermal insulator trapping air to prevent metabolic body heat loss in endothermic mammals.

Hint

Traps heat to maintain body temperature.

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