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Some organisms like desert lizards lack the physiological abilities to cope with variations in their environment but show some behavioral responses. Comment on.

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They bask in the sun and absorb heat when their body temperature drops below the comfort zone. But move into shade the ambient into the soil to hide and escape from the above ground heaf.
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