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What is an adaptation for climbing and balancing called?

AFossorial

BArboreal

CCursorial

DTerrestrial

Answer:

B. Arboreal

Read Explanation:

  • The adaptation for climbing and balancing is known as arboreal adaptation.

  • It is also known as scansorial adaptation.

  • It is used by animals for climbing on trees, rocks, walls, etc. This type of adaptation is shown by monkeys, sloths, chameleons, koalas, etc.


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