Question

which statement best illustrates how an organism maintains homeostasis?
desert pack rats are active at night to conserve water
female barn swallows mate with long - tailed males
young hawks have different kinds of feathers than adult hawks
parents pass their traits to their offspring

Explanation:

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment. Desert pack rats being active at night to conserve water is an example of an organism adapting its behavior to maintain a stable internal state (in this case, water balance). Female barn swallows mating with long - tailed males is related to sexual selection. Young hawks having different feathers than adults is related to growth and development. Parents passing traits to offspring is related to heredity.

Answer:

Desert pack rats are active at night to conserve water.