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Question
How is a whale similar to a fish in adaption to life in water? Explain any two features
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Solution
Whales are similar to fish in their adaptation to aquatic life in the following ways:
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Streamlined (spindle-shaped) body: This shape helps reduce resistance while swimming, allowing smooth movement through water, just like fish.
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Front limbs modified into flippers: These help in swimming and balancing in water, similar to the fins of a fish.
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