Question

Which among the following is a characteristic of arboreal adaptation?

(a) Longer loop of Henle

(b) Long prehensile tail

(c) Short limbs

(d) Hind limbs provided with longer toes

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Hind limbs provided with longer toes

To explain I would say: Hind limbs provided with longer toes are a characteristic of arboreal adaptation. Along with this arboreal animals have a long prehensile tail (monkeys) with strong and stout limbs. They also have opposable digits (marsupials) and elongated claws (squirrels).