What are some adaptations of the kangaroo rat that allow it to survive in the desert biome? a. builds underground burrows, hunts at night, obtains water from its food. b. builds nests inside trunks of large plants, hunts during daylight hours, obtains water from its food. c. builds underground burrows, hunts at night, requires a water source for drinking. d. builds exposed nests under brush and scrub, hunts at night, obtains water from its food.

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Alberto

Biology

25 July, 13:06

What are some adaptations of the kangaroo rat that allow it to survive in the desert biome? a. builds underground burrows, hunts at night, obtains water from its food. b. builds nests inside trunks of large plants, hunts during daylight hours, obtains water from its food. c. builds underground burrows, hunts at night, requires a water source for drinking. d. builds exposed nests under brush and scrub, hunts at night, obtains water from its food.

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Jordyn Velasquez · Answer 1

The answer is a. builds underground burrows, hunts at night, obtains waterfrom its food.

Desert climate is specific for high temperature during the day, very cold nights and rare rain. So, animals must adapt to this conditions. The kangaroo rat builds underground burrows where it spends the most of its day. When the temperature falls down at evening it goes out to hunt. Usually, the kangaroo rat eats seeds which are rich in water.