In a quiz competition, you are asked a question where you have to choose the statement which is/are correct?
(a) Penguin is black and white in colour but still it merges well with the white background of ice and snow.(b) Penguin has thick skin and a layer of fat below its skin which protect it from extreme cold.
(c) Penguin has streamlined body, flipper like wings and webbed feet which make it a good swimmer.
(d) All the above.
Correct Answer: (d) All the above.
Answered:
The adaptation of Penguins are:
1. Webbed Feet - for powerful swimming.
2. Streamlined Body - reduce drag in the water.
3. Wings shaped like flippers - help them to swim underwater at speeds up to 15 mph.
4. Pointed Beaks - helps to catch fish.
5. Thick skin & Blubber (fats under the skin) - keeps them warm in the cold weather.
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