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What distinctive geometric shape do wombat droppings take, unique among mammals?
Answer
Cube
Wombats are the only known mammals to produce cube-shaped feces. Scientists believe this unusual shape is achieved through variations in the elasticity of the intestinal walls, and that the angular cubes are less likely to roll away, making them more effective territorial markers.
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Wombats produce cube-shaped droppings. Scientists believe the angular shape prevents rolling and marks territory more visibly.
Other options people guess
- Sphere
- Cylinder
- Pyramid
Topics
- animals
- biology
- wombats
- nature
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