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Karolina [17]
3 years ago
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59:14 Organisms that live in the tundra have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Ursus maritimus has a vari

ety of adaptations which enable it to survive in the tundra. It is the largest terrestrial carnivore, but it is also an excellent swimmer that spends much of its time in and near the water hunting its favorite food. It has large paws with small bumps to provide traction as it walks across the ice. Its fur is helpful as camouflage during the winter months, but not as helpful during the summer. Which organism has the adaptations described that enable it to survive in the tundra
Biology
1 answer:
antiseptic1488 [7]3 years ago
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Answer:

Polar bear.

Explanation:

Polar bear is the organism that has the adaptations which enable it to survive in the tundra. the polar bear has white skin and fur on all its body which helps it to camouflage in the ice and to prevent the loss of heat from its body. The polar bear catch its favourite food in the water which is the fish that provide high nutrition to the polar bear. It is a good swimmer and have large paws with small bumps that helps it to provide support while walking on the ice. The scientific name of polar bear is Ursus maritimus whose features are described in the question.

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