Consider the following four conditions $(1-4)$ and select a correct pair of them as adaptations to the environment in desert lizards.
Conditions:
$1$. Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature.
$2$. Losing heat rapidly from the body during high temperature.
$3$. Bask in sun when temperature is low.
$4$. Insulating body due to thick fatty dermis.

  • A
    $3, 4$
  • B
    $1, 3$
  • C
    $2, 4$
  • D
    $1, 2$

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Consider the following four statements $(1-4)$ and select the correct pair of adaptations shown by desert lizards to manage their body temperature in their environment.
$(1)$ Burrowing into the soil to escape high temperatures.
$(2)$ Losing energy rapidly from the body during high temperatures.
$(3)$ Basking in the sun when the temperature is low.
$(4)$ Covering the body with a thick,fatty skin.

$I.$ Biochemical adaptations are seen in organisms living at great depths of the ocean to face crushing pressure.
$II.$ Allen's rule explains adaptations in mammals living in colder climates.
$III.$ Altitude sickness is caused because the body does not get enough oxygen due to low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes.
$IV.$ Desert lizards lack behavioural means to manage their body temperature.
Choose the correct option for the above statements.

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