Terrestrial organisms lose water through evaporation.Why are desert locusts and flour beetles good organisms to use in studying mechanisms to regulate water loss?

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Desert locusts and flour beetles are good organisms to use in studying mechanisms to regulate water loss because they live in environments where little to no water is available, which puts selective pressure on them to have efficient mechanisms for water conservation.

Terrestrial Organisms Lose Water Through Evaporation