Question

Malik is trying to explain why barnacles are better adapted to living in the high tide zone than the middle tide zone. What type of adaptation would be the BEST evidence for him to use to support his argument?

A.
one that enables barnacles to obtain food from either water or air
B.
one that helps barnacles survive short periods of exposure to air
C.
one that enables barnacles to move quickly to escape predators
D.
one that helps barnacles withstand the heavy pounding of waves

Answer 1

D. one that helps barnacles withstand the heavy pounding of waves.

Description -

Barnacles build hard plates surrounding their bodies, which they can open to feed and to reproduce, and close protectively during low tide and other harsh conditions.