WAEC Biology 2015 Question 7

Question 7

Adaptation

The diagram below is an illustration of a crocodile. Which of the labelled parts enable the animal to stay under water most of the time?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I, IV and V
  2. B.I, II and V.
  3. C.I, III and IV
  4. D.III, IV and V
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Answer: B (I, II and V.)

Explanation

The transparent eyelid (I) protects the eyes under water, eyes on top of the head (II) let it see above water while hidden, and a nostril at the tip of the nose (V) lets it breathe with only the snout out.