Respuesta :
As the Gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and Gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. However, for this, the Gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.
First, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. Secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. Ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.
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Gila monster is a poisonous lizard species, found in Mexican states and united states. It feeds on desert cottontail rabbits and Gambel quail. Gila monster is adapted to the breeding patterns of its prey as shows its main activity period according to the availability of the food or breeding patterns of its prey. The time for nesting of Gambel quail and desert cottontail rabbit is between April and May, which is also peak period of Gila monster's activity.
Thus, Gila monster is adapted to eating Gambel quail and desert cottontail rabbits by showing two adaptations, which include 'a huge body that can store food in large amount when available and slow metabolic rate to slow down activity.'
