Question

Living organisms must acquire energy from their environment. Examples of adaptations that help organisms acquire this energy include which of the following?

I. Dark heat absorbing coloration of a reptile
II. Fangs and claws of a lion
III. Light coloration of a peppered moth

Answer 1

Answer: III - Dark heat absorbing coloration of a reptile

Explanation:

Reptile possessing a skin pigment that enables them to absorb heat from the environment.

Note that the Light coloration of a peppered moth is due to evading predation NOT acquiring energy.

Also, the FANGS AND CLAWS of lion are adaptations for predation NOT acquiring energy.

So, the "dark heat absorbing coloration of a reptile" is the answer