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An Emperor Penguin’s heart rate can slow significantly during a dive. This enables it to conserve oxygen underwater and spend more time finding food. This type of adaptation is known as:

A
Physiological adaptation


B
Habituation


C
Artificial selection


D
Behavioral adaptation

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This would be a physiological adaptation because the way the penguins body functions has been altered to help it have the greatest chances of surviving in its unique environment.
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