Fauna (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which group forms the largest population of animals in hot deserts?
Which group forms the largest population of animals in hot deserts?
Insects, scorpions & spiders
How long can scorpions survive without consuming any food?
How long can scorpions survive without consuming any food?
Up to an entire year
Why is nocturnal behaviour common among desert animals?
Why is nocturnal behaviour common among desert animals?
To avoid scorching daytime temperatures
What functions does a kangaroo rat's long tail serve?
What functions does a kangaroo rat's long tail serve?
Balance during jumps & like a brake
What nickname have camels earned due to their desert adaptations?
What nickname have camels earned due to their desert adaptations?
Ship of the Desert
How many rows of eyelashes do camels have?
How many rows of eyelashes do camels have?
Two complete rows
What does a camel's hump store?
What does a camel's hump store?
Fat reserves for energy & water
How much water can a camel consume in a single drinking session?
How much water can a camel consume in a single drinking session?
Over 100 litres
Why do camels have wide, padded feet?
Why do camels have wide, padded feet?
Distribute weight & prevent sinking
How do roadrunners excrete excess salt?
How do roadrunners excrete excess salt?
Through tears
What function does the black fur ring around meerkats' eyes serve?
What function does the black fur ring around meerkats' eyes serve?
Like sunglasses, absorbing light
What is remarkable about Dorcas gazelles' water needs?
What is remarkable about Dorcas gazelles' water needs?
Don't need to drink water or urinate