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Arguably, the echidna's most important adaptation is its long, sticky tongue. It uses its tongue to catch the termites on which it feeds, and without this ability to lick up hundreds to thousands of termites in a feeding session, it would starve.
While its sharp spines are clearly necessary for its defence, such protection would be pointless if it starved to death. Similiarly, its sharp claws for quickly burrowing are important for survival against predators, but if it could eat no food, it would stand even less chance of survival.
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Which adaptation do you think is important for a lionfish's survival?
which adaptation do you think is the the most important
What is the most important adaptation in Primates mammals?
Upright gait. Firstmate
What is the most important advantage an adaptation gives a living thing?
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What don't echidnas eat?
Echidnas do not eat most things. They have a very limited diet of termites and ants.
Where do echidnas get water?
Echidnas obtain most of their water needs from the termites, ants and insect larvae they eat.
What is micro-adaptation and macro-adaptation?
A micro adaptation is an adaptation that is a quite small one and does not make it unique from other animals. It is not very important. A macro adaptation is a quite large adaptation and makes it very unique from other animals. It is important.
What is micro and macro-adaptation?
A micro adaptation is an adaptation that is a quite small one and does not make it unique from other animals. It is not very important. A macro adaptation is a quite large adaptation and makes it very unique from other animals. It is important.
What is the adaptation of a redwood?
Redwoods in different areas have different adaptations. The most important adaptation for Redwood is its thick bark with deep grooves running vertically along the tree.
Do echidnas smell?
Most animal have their own distinct smell.
How do echidnas hibernate?
Echidnas do not hibernate.
Do echidnas like people?
No. Echidnas are protected native animals. It is illegal to have one as a pet.
Do echidnas hop?
No. Echidnas do not hop. They walk.
