Multiple choice

Which of the following animals are adapted to manufacture water by digesting dry seeds?

  1. Camel

  2. Kangaroo rats

  3. Fennec

  4. Ground squirrels

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kangaroo rats are desert rodents that can metabolically produce water by breaking down dry seeds in their digestive system. This metabolic water production, combined with extremely efficient kidneys that produce concentrated urine, allows them to survive without drinking free water.