Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Desert dwelling animals are called -

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Xericoles animals

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Xericoles animals”.
Xericoles are animals adapted to live in desert environments, characterized by their ability to conserve water and withstand high temperatures. These animals have special adaptations to conserve water and survive in hot, dry conditions.
Arboreal animals are animals that live in trees, such as monkeys or squirrels. Terrestrial animals are animals that live on land, such as lions or elephants. Fossorial animals are animals that are adapted to digging and living underground, such as moles or burrowing rodents.

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