Species adapt over time through structural and behavioral adaptations.

Which example describes a behavioral adaptation of an elephant?

A.
drinks water with its trunk

B.
uses wide feet for support

C.
possess thick skin for protection

D.
rolls in mud to cool off and deter flies

Question

Species adapt over time through structural and behavioral adaptations.

 

Which example describes a behavioral adaptation of an elephant?
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  drinks water with its trunk   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  uses wide feet for support   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  possess thick skin for protection   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  rolls in mud to cool off and deter flies

anonymous · Answer

I believe it is D. 
A is incorrect because it is a physiological adaptation meaning it relates to the body function of the animal.
It's not B or C because that is clearly structural.
Therefore, D- rolls in mud to cool off and deter flies, this is behavioral.