JAMB - Biology (2000 - No. 34)
Which of the following are adaptations of animals to aquatic habitats?
Gills, streamlined bodies and lateral lines
Lateral line, streamlined bodies and lungs
Gills, scaly skin and lungs
Gills, streamlined bodies and spiracles
Explicació
Aquatic animals have many adaptations that help them survive in water, including:
- Streamlined body: This shape reduces water resistance and helps animals swim easily.
- Gills: These respiratory organs allow aquatic animals to extract oxygen from water.
- The lateral line is a network of sensory organs that helps fish sense vibrations, pressure changes, and water movements.