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    Biology
    Grade-8
    Easy

    Question

    ___________ is the thick, insulating layer of fat present underneath the skin and helps to keep the body warm.

    1. Spines
    2. Blubber
    3. Fur
    4. Waxy coating

    hintHint:

    Blubber an important part of a marine mammal's anatomy. It stores energy, insulates heat, and increases buoyancy.

    The correct answer is: Blubber

      An important adaptation for marine mammals is blubber, a thick, insulating layer of fat beneath the skin that helps to keep body warmth in and the cold of the air or water out.

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