Which Statement About Kangaroo Rats and Their Adaptations to the Desert

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement about kangaroo rats and their adaptations to the desert climate is false?

• A) They have thicker and oilier skin than their non-desert relatives.
• B) They have more sweat glands than their non-desert relatives.
• C) Their metabolic processes supply much of their required water.
• D) They minimize water loss in their urine and feces.

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Utilize strategies to emphasize ideas effectively in writing.

Understand the techniques for linking ideas effectively in writing.

Comprehend the importance of varying sentence and paragraph length for effective communication.

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