What is homeostasis? Define aestivation.

Consider the following four statements $(a-d)$ regarding certain desert animals like the kangaroo rat:
$(a)$ They have a dark color and high rate of reproduction and excrete solid urine.
$(b)$ They do not drink water,breathe at a slow rate to conserve water,and their body is covered with thick hair.
$(c)$ They feed on dry seeds and do not require drinking water.
$(d)$ They excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature.
Which two of the above statements are true?

The organism which tolerates a wide range of salinity is called ...$A$...
$II.$ The organism which tolerates a narrow range of salinity is called ...$B$...
Choose the correct option for $A$ and $B$.

Crop plants grown in monoculture are

Explain about adaptation in detail.

Small animals have a larger surface area relative to their volume,so they tend to lose body heat very fast when it is cold outside. Then they have to expend much energy to generate body heat through metabolism. This is the main reason why very small animals are rarely found in polar regions. Which of the following explains why small animals are more easily able to climb up a rock compared to large animals?