Question 46
AdaptationWater loss is regulated in plants and animals by both the
- A.scales and the skin
- B.scales and thehair
- C.thick leaves and the feathers
- D.leathery cuticle and the feathers.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (leathery cuticle and the feathers.)
Explanation
A thick, leathery cuticle cuts water loss from plant surfaces, and feathers cover a bird's skin and reduce evaporation.