Asked by Amina Hussein on Jul 28, 2024

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Streamlined body reduces the effects of friction.

A) animals that creep or slither along surfaces
B) animals that swim
C) animals that fly
D) animals that jump
E) animals that walk or run

Streamlined Body

A body shape designed to reduce resistance to motion through fluid (water or air), making it easier for the organism or object to move efficiently.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, caused by the interactions of the surfaces' microscopic irregularities.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust and change over time in response to environmental changes, enhancing survival and reproductive success.

  • Understand the evolutionary changes in animals designed to decrease friction and resist gravitational forces during locomotion.
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Daniel StibralJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Streamlined bodies are a characteristic adaptation of animals that swim, as this shape reduces the effects of friction from water, allowing them to move more efficiently.