Asked by Madubashini Dissanayaka on Sep 24, 2024
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Desert insects have a thin body covering for conserving water.
Desert Insects
Insects adapted to survive in desert environments with extreme conditions such as high temperature and low moisture.
Body Covering
The outer protective layer or surface of an organism, such as skin in humans, feathers in birds, or fur in mammals.
Conserving Water
The practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage and protect water resources.
- Elucidate the physiological and behavior-based adaptations of organisms in response to their respective biomes.
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SR
Sue-yenne Ryner1 day ago
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Desert insects typically have a thick, waxy body covering (cuticle) to minimize water loss and conserve water in their arid environment.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the physiological and behavior-based adaptations of organisms in response to their respective biomes.