Animals of colder regions and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat. Describe why?

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Animals of colder regions and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat. Describe why?

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answered Nov 3, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 63 450 1292

Hint— Fat acts as subcutaneous insulation of body for thermoregulation

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