Question

Desert dwelling animals are called -

  1. Arboreal animals
  2. Terrestrial animals
  3. Fossorial animals
  4. Xericoles animals

Answer:

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.