Question

Organisms that live in deciduous forests have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which adaptation would be seen in the duckbilled platypus? a. The duckbilled platypus reaches an adult length of 3 to 4 feet. b. The duckbilled platypus lives near water. c. The duckbilled platypus gives birth to live young. d. Females have venom glands on a spur on their hind feet

Answer 1

The adaptation seen in the duckbilled platypus that would be aid in their survival is the D. females have venom glands on a spur on their hind feet. These venom glands aid them against predators.

Answer 2

The correct answer is (b)The duckbilled platypus lives near water.

The duckbilled platypus is well adapted for the semi- aquatic lifestyle. They live in water and make burrows to stay safe from predators. They live near water to save themselves from the harmful predators. They have a streamline body that helps in swimming and a dense water proof fur to provide thermal insulation as there is fluctuation in temperature in deciduous forest.