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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
Where do echidnas get water?
Echidnas obtain most of their water needs from the termites, ants and insect larvae they eat.
What don't echidnas eat?
Echidnas do not eat most things. They have a very limited diet of termites and ants.
What is the most important adaptation in Primates mammals?
Upright gait. Firstmate
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.
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.
Do echidnas hop?
No. Echidnas do not hop. They walk.
Are there echidnas in Bali?
There are no echidnas in Bali. Echidnas are found only in Australia and on the island of New Guinea.
How old can Echidnas get up to?
Most echidnas from birth to death live about 5-6 months. The oldest Echidna ever cought/found was 13 months old.
Are Australian echidnas invertebrates?
No. All echidnas are mammals, and all mammals are vertebrates. Echidnas are different from "echinoderms".
