Whales and seals increase their floatation by ________.

A. storing large quantities of low-density fat
B. storing nitrogen in their blood
C. filling their swim bladders with large quantities of gas
D. having specialized air cavities in their bones
E. blowing bubbles while swimming


Answer: A

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