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What help the fish body to reduce water loss?
The scales on the fish body helps it to reduce water loss.
What adaptation in the exoskeletons of terrestrial anthropods prevents water loss?
The epicuticle contains waxes that aid in reducing evaporative water loss.
What are some examples of terrestrial resource issues?
some examples of terrestrial resource issues are loss of agricultural land, controlling pests, maintaining clean drinking water,
What is the protein that reduce water loss at the skin surface?
Keratin
How do cactus save water?
Cactus have a waxy layer on them to prevent water loss and reduce transpiration
How do you assume the HELP position to reduce heat loss in cold water?
Float on your stomach with arms and legs extended.
How do kidneys reduce water loss in terrestrial animals?
The Kidneys are a pair of organs with several functions. They are part of the urinary system, they maintain acid base balance and regulation of blood pressure. They excrete wastes such as ammonium are reabsorb water, glucose and amino acids. They also produce hormones
Why are some invertebrates covered in mucus and excrete uric acid?
to reduce water loss
How do cacti reduce water loss?
Cactus are able to conserve water due to their stems. They have stems that are able to store water for when it is needed.
Why are stems covered in wax?
The wax surface is there to reduce water loss from the stem and leaves, and also helps protect or reduce insect attack.
Why would cacti benefit from thick cuticles?
Reduce loss of water through transpiration / evaporation.
How can you reduce heat loss by convection?
Introduce baffles which inhibit the movement of air/water/whatever
