An example of a physical adaptation of an animal in a desert ecosystem would be when an organism —?

a.has sharp claws for gripping and climbing tall trees

b.is only active at night to avoid the extreme heat of the day

c.hibernates through the summer to avoid the heat

d.remains cool due to large ears that encourage evaporation

d. remains cool due to large ears that encourage evaporation.

The correct answer is d. remains cool due to large ears that encourage evaporation.