Question

Organisms that live in deciduous forests have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which adaptation would be seen in the duckbilled platypus? a. The duckbilled platypus reaches an adult length of 3 to 4 feet. b. The duckbilled platypus lives near forests. c. The duckbilled platypus gives birth to live young. d. Males have venom glands on a spur on their hind feet.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Males have venom glands on a spur on their hind feet.

Explanation:

• A duck-billed platypus is a mammal which lays eggs and lives in the semiaquatic environment.
• The duck-billed platypus has several unique adaptations that allow it to survive in the deciduous forests and one of them is the presence of the venom glands on the spur.
• The venom consists of the defensin like proteins which cause the lysis of several bacterias and viruses and at the same time can cause excruciating pain to the animals if stung. This offeres it protection in the forests.

Answer 2

D. Males have venom glands on a spur on their hind feet. I just took the quiz.