The birds that are most highly adapted to marine life are the:
A) tubenoses.
B) gulls.
C) penguins.
D) pelicans.
E) sandpipers.

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Penguins are the most highly adapted to marine life because they have evolved to be able to swim long distances and deep dives, with their streamlined bodies, waterproof feathers, and specialized physiology. They are also able to withstand the extreme temperatures of the Antarctic and Arctic environments where they reside. Tubenoses, gulls, and pelicans are also adapted to marine life but not to the extent of penguins. Sandpipers are mostly adapted to coastal environments and do not have the same level of adaptation for marine life.

The Birds That Are Most Highly Adapted to Marine Life