Refer to the graph below, showing data collected from harbor porpoises in eastern Scotland. Based on these data, which biological function is associated with the lipids found in fats under the skin (subcutaneous fats) in harbor porpoises?

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Refer to the graph below, showing data collected from harbor porpoises in eastern Scotland.  Based on these data, which biological function is associated with the lipids found in fats under the skin (subcutaneous fats) in harbor porpoises?

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The graph shows a correlation between blubber thickness (subcutaneous fats) and water temperature, which suggests that the lipids found in the fats under the skin of harbor porpoises are used for thermal insulation, allowing them to maintain their body temperature in cold water.

Refer to the Graph Below, Showing Data Collected from Harbor