Question
Biology Question on organisms and populations
Which of the following options exemplifies a behavioural means of homeostasis ?
A
A man sweating profusely in a hot room
B
A rhino covering itself in mud to keep cool
C
A desert lizard basking in Sun to increase its body temperature
D
Both (b) and (c)
Answer
Both (b) and (c)
Explanation
Solution
Some organisms show behavioural adaptations to cope with variations in their environment. A rhino covering itself in mud to keep cool and desert lizard basking in Sun to keep warm are examples of behavioural means of homeostasis.