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In polar seas, aquatic ..a.. Like ..b..h...

In polar seas, aquatic ..a.. Like ..b..have a thick layer of fat called ..c..below their skin that acts as an ..d..and reduces loss of body heat.

A

a`-`fishes, b`-`sharks, c`-`clasper, d`-`conductor

B

a`-`mammals, b`-`seals, c`-`blubber, d`-`insulator

C

a`-`fishes, b`-`seals, c`-`blubber, d`-`insulator

D

a`-`mammals, b`-`seals, c`-`blubber, d`-`conductor

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In the polar seas, aquatic mammals like seals have a thick layer of fat called blubber below their skin that acts as an insulator and reduces loss of body heat.
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