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Why might some marine mammals have thick layers of fat under their skin?
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∙ 9y ago
A layer of blubber is useful because it keeps heat in. For a marine mammal, this saves energy that would otherwise be wasted to keep the animal warm. This is especially useful fort marine mammals that live in Arctic or Antarctic waters, which are barely above freezing temperatures and would freeze a mammal to death if it didn't have a thick layer of blubber.
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∙ 8y agoThe thick layer of fat (blubber) helps insulate the animal from the bitterly cold water in which they live.
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Why might some marine mammals have thick layers of fat beneath their skin?
to protesct their skin from any damages from the sun..... this answer is right have trust lil homie ahah ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Why do marine animals have thick layers beneath their skin?
because the animal is more-likely to be a mamle so u and me well we have to keep warm well so does the animal and that is why marine animals have thick layers underneath there skin
What is a thick layers of fat?
The thick layer of fat under a marine animal's skin is called blubber, and it keeps the animal warm, much like insulation in a house.
In which biome would you find mammals with thick fur and a thick layer of fat?
In the Arctic or Antarctic, probably on land. Polar bears and musk ox fit that description. Most marine mammals (in cold climates) have a thick layer of fat, but lack a thick layer of fur. However, the nine species of fur seals have thick fur.
Is the onion membrane 2 layers thick?
it is 7 layers
What type environment do sea otters live?
The Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) is adapted to an aquatic environment. As their name suggests, they are marine mammals, but unlike other marine mammals they rely on their incredibly thick fur to keep them warm--other marine mammals have blubber for the same purpose.
How is sea otters adapted to keep them warm?
Sea otters are adapted to keep warm by its thick and dense fur. It has two layers of fur; one a water proof guard layer, and then a shorter layer of fur underneath. Unlike most marine mammals, they do not use blubber to keep them warm. So they use their fur instead.
How thick is 3 layers of skin?
Quite Thin, As We Have 8 Layers Of Skin.
Which thick layers of sediment press down on the layers beneath them is called?
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How many layers thick is a capillary?
One cell thick
What is the thickness of earth's layers?
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The young nurse more carefully, to avoid taking in any seawater. The milk is thick and there are special flaps alongside the tongue to keep out water.
