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Which of the following options exemplifies a behavioural means of homeostasis ?

A

A man sweating profusely in a hot room

B

A rhino convering itself inmub to keep cool

C

A desert lizard basking in Sun to increase its body temperature

D

Both (b) and (c)

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Some organisms show behavioural adaptations to cope with variations is their environment. A rhino coverning itself in mud to keep cool and desert lizard basking in sun to keep warm are examples of behavioural means of homeostasis.
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