The organs that will be most useful to giant African rats in finding their way in underground habitats are the
-
vibrissae
- nostrils
- eyes
- tails
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Vibrissae.
Giant African rats, like many other rodents, use their vibrissae (whiskers) to navigate in the dark. Their vibrissae are highly sensitive to touch and can detect even slight changes in air pressure, helping them to:
1. Detect obstacles and avoid collisions
2. Sense the width of tunnels and passages
3. Locate food and other objects. In underground habitats, where visibility is limited, the vibrissae become a crucial sensory organ for navigation.
The other options are less relevant:
B. Nostrils: While important for smell, they're not directly useful for navigation.
C. Eyes: Limited visibility underground makes eyes less useful.
D. Tails: While helpful for balance, tails aren't directly involved in navigation