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Biology Organisms and Populations Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 20, 2026

(I) Desert lizard bask in the sun and absorbs heat when their body temperature drops below the comfort zone, but move into shade when the ambient temperature starts increasing.

(II) Some species like rabbits and ground hog are capable of burrowing into the soil to hide and escape from the above ground heat.

Above statements are the examples of

A
cursorial adaptation
B
behavioural adaptation
C
fossorial adaptation
D
scansorial adaptation

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The correct answer is:
B

Both examples involve changes in behavior to survive environmental conditions.

Lizards move between sun and shade, while rabbits and ground hogs burrow to avoid heat.

Such actions are examples of behavioural adaptation.

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