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Consider the following four statements (1-4) about certain desert animals such as kangaroo rat
(1) they have dark colour and high rate of reproduction and excrete solid urine
(2) they do not drink water, breathe at a slow rate to conserve water and have their body covered with thick hairs
(3) they feed on dry seeds and do not require drinking water
(4) they excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature. Which two of the above statements for such animals are true?
Consider the following four statements (1-4) about certain desert animals such as kangaroo rat
(1) they have dark colour and high rate of reproduction and excrete solid urine
(2) they do not drink water, breathe at a slow rate to conserve water and have their body covered with thick hairs
(3) they feed on dry seeds and do not require drinking water
(4) they excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature. Which two of the above statements for such animals are true?
Updated On: Apr 17, 2024
- 3 and 1
- 1 and 2
- 3 and 4
- 2 and 3.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) feeds on dry seeds. It seldom drinks water. The requirement of water is met by food (10%) and metabolic water (90%). Water loss is prevented by living in burrows during the day, concentration of urine and solidification of faeces. It has a thick coat to minimise evaporative desiccation.
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