Select the correct statement with respect to adaptations.

  • A
    Desert lizards bask in the sun and absorb heat when their body temperature drops below the comfort zone.
  • B
    To stop experiencing altitude sickness,the body compensates for low oxygen availability by increasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin.
  • C
    Mammals of colder climates generally have larger ears and limbs to minimise heat loss.
  • D
    Many desert plants have a thin cuticle on their leaf surface and have their stomata arranged on the upper surface to minimise water loss.

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