Question

Consider the following four conditions (I-IV) and select a correct pair of them as adaptation to environment in desert lizards, Conditions

I. Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature. 

II. Losing heat rapidly from the body during high temperature, 

III. Bask in sun when temperature is low. 

IV. Insulating body due to thick fatty dermis

(a) II, IV 

(b) I, III

(c) II, IV 

(d) I, II

Answer 1

Correct option (b) I, III

Explanation:

Desert lizards bask in the sun and absorb heat when their body temperature drops below the comfort zone, but move into shade when the ambient temperature starts increasing. Some species are capable of burrowing into the soil to hide and escape from the above-ground heat,