In a Cold Environment That Supports Life,an Ectotherm Is More

question 115

Multiple Choice

In a cold environment that supports life,an ectotherm is more likely to survive an extended period of food deprivation than would an equal size endotherm because the ectotherm

• A)expends more energy per kilogram of body mass than does the endotherm.
• B)invests less energy in temperature regulation.
• C)metabolizes its stored energy more readily than does the endotherm.
• D)has greater insulation on its body surface.

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