Question
Consider the following animals:
1. Hedgehog
2. Marmot
3. Pangolin
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators,
which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/ protect its/their vulnerable parts?
Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Consider the following animals:
1. Hedgehog
2. Marmot
3. Pangolin
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators,
which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/ protect its/their vulnerable parts?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• Hedgehogs roll into balls using panniculus carnosus, exposing only spines; pangolins curl into keratin-scaled armored balls.
• Marmots use alarm calls and retreat to burrows rather than rolling into balls.
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