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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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Why might some marine mammals have thick layers of fat beneath their skin?
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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
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.
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.
What is the type of fat called that many marine mammals have?
The type of fat that many marine mammals have is called blubber. Blubber is a thick layer of fat located beneath the skin, providing insulation to help maintain body temperature in cold water environments. It also serves as an energy reserve and aids in buoyancy. This adaptation is crucial for survival in the often frigid habitats of marine mammals.
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.
Is the onion membrane 2 layers thick?
it is 7 layers
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.
What adaptations do marine mammals have in order to deal with the cold temperature of the water?
Marine mammals have adaptations such as a thick layer of blubber for insulation, a counter-current heat exchange system to retain body heat, and a low surface area to volume ratio to minimize heat loss. They also have specialized blood circulation that helps in retaining heat in the body.
Do rhino cover with scales?
No. Reptiles and lizards may have scales, but mammals typically do not. However, a rhino's skin (and elephant's, and hippos) is very very tough and thick, which might make you think it has scaly skin. The term 'pachyderm,' which refers to these type of mammals in general, means 'thick skin.'
How do dolphins and other marine mammals feed their young?
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.
Do echidnas have dry scales?
No. Echidnas are mammals, and mammals do not have scales. Echidnas have skin covered by thick fur, and spines growing throughout the thick fur.
