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Animals of colder regions and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat. Describe why?

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Animals of colder regions (e.g., polar bear) and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat to prevent the loss of body.s heat as it acts as an insulating coat
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  • Animals in cold regions have a fur because:

    A
    they like fur
    B
    fur traps air
    C
    hair is a good insulating material
    D
    they maintain low metabolic material

  • Which of the following have a thick layer of fat under the skin?

    A
    A and B
    B
    B and C
    C
    A and D
    D
    B and D

  • Fish of colder waters tend to have more vertebrae. It represents the

    A
    Bergmann's rule
    B
    Gloger's rule
    C
    Allen's rule
    D
    Jordan's rule

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