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Describe the adaptation in penguins to the polar bear​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Penguins have webbed feet for powerful swimming. Their bodies are streamlined to reduce drag in water. ... Penguins have to keep high body temperatures to remain active. They have thick skin and lots of fat (blubber) under their skin to keep warm in cold weather.

Their adaptations include:

  1. as camouflage from prey on the snow and ice.
  2. thick layers of fat and fur - for insulation against the cold.
  3. a small surface area to volume ratio - to minimise heat loss.
  4. to minimise heat loss.a greasy coat that sheds water after swimming - to help reduce heat loss.
Answered by sudharsansundar898
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Answer:

Penguins have webbed feet for powerful swimming. Their bodies are streamlined to reduce drag in water. ... Penguins have to keep high body temperatures to remain active. They have thick skin and lots of fat (blubber) under their skin to keep warm in cold weather.

Explanation:

white appearance - as camouflage from prey on the snow and ice.

thick layers of fat and fur - for insulation against the cold.

a small surface area to volume ratio - to minimise heat loss.

a greasy coat that sheds water after swimming - to help reduce heat loss.

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