JAMB Biology 2008 Question 11

Question 11

Adaptation

The beak of a duck is structurally adapted for

  1. A.scooping and sieving food
  2. B.catching and grasping food
  3. C.picking and cracking food
  4. D.boring and sucking food.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (scooping and sieving food)

Explanation

A duck's broad flat beak has comb-like edges. It scoops up mud and water and strains out small plants and animals.