Question

An Emperor Penguin’s heart rate can slow significantly during a dive. This enables it to conserve oxygen underwater and spend more time finding food. This type of adaptation is known as:

A
Physiological adaptation


B
Habituation


C
Artificial selection


D
Behavioral adaptation

Answer 1

This would be a physiological adaptation because the way the penguins body functions has been altered to help it have the greatest chances of surviving in its unique environment.