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What mammals live in the water and how do they adapt to their aquatic environment?

Aquatic mammals, such as dolphins, whales, and seals, live in the water and have adapted to their environment in various ways. They have streamlined bodies for efficient swimming, blubber for insulation, and special adaptations for diving and hunting underwater. Their lungs and circulatory systems are also adapted to help them hold their breath for long periods of time.


Do whales have vestigial legs?

No, whales do not have vestigial legs. They evolved from land-dwelling mammals that had legs, but over time, their legs became adapted into flippers for swimming.


What are living things in the prairie?

Living things in the prairie include grasses, wildflowers, insects, birds, small mammals like rabbits and prairie dogs, and larger mammals like bison and coyotes. These organisms form a diverse ecosystem that is adapted to the prairie environment.


Why does many green plants survive in a world without mammals but mammals cant survive without green plants?

mammals cant survive without green plants , because that is their food and they live off of the plants. Green plant can live without mammals, because they can make their own food with photosynthesis.


Do cetaceans have hair, and if so, what is its purpose and how does it differ from the hair of other mammals?

Cetaceans, like whales and dolphins, do not have hair on their bodies. This is because their bodies are adapted for life in water, and hair would create drag and slow them down. In contrast, most other mammals have hair that helps with insulation, protection, and sensory functions.

Related Questions

Why are some mammals adapted to living in water?

Their habitat has forced some mammals to live that way.


What contributed to the adapted radiation of mammals?

the extinction of most dinosours


How are the flesh eating mammals adapted to eating fish?

because they have the same flesh daaaaaaaaaaaaaa:)


Are penguins marine mammals?

No, penguins are not marine mammals. They are birds that are adapted to living in aquatic environments. Marine mammals include animals like whales, dolphins, seals, and sea otters.


What animals can walk in land?

The ones who adapted to i.e. Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Insects.


What kind of envirment does mammals live in?

Mammals have adapted to live in many different environments on the planet. They can be found at the poles, in the deserts, in the oceans, flying in the sky and many others.


Why is man considered to be unique among the mammals?

Humans are very unique among all the numerous mammals. So far, we have evolved and adapted the most. Hope this helped! :)


Do buffalo have fur?

Yes. They're mammals, and are adapted for life in cold weather.


Why is there a much greater diversity of flying birds than there is of flying mammals?

Think of it as the same thing as land mammals versus water mammals. Marine mammals first evolved to life on land and then adapted to return to the water, but not all mammals did that. Similar thing with birds. All birds evolved from common flying ancestors, whereas flying mammals evolved from land mammals at a much later point in evolutionary history. Hope that helps.


What is the definition of mammals?

A land mammal is one that primarily lives on land, as opposed to in water, . They are also known are Terrestrial mammals. Typically a land mammal is fully adapted for life on land . Land mammals breed on land .Land mammals is not taxonomic category , it is ecological term .Bats which fly in air basically land mammals,as they go to air for a short time .


What are xerocoles?

Xerocoles are mammals that have adapted to live in deserts. These include many species, mice, rats, foxes, camels and many others.


How are kangaroo rats and camels similar?

Kangaroo rats and camels are both mammals which are specially adapted to live in the desert and in arid areas.