Imagine That in One Portion of Their Range, Black Widowbird

question 2

Multiple Choice

Imagine that in one portion of their range, black widowbird numbers are declining due to the introduction of a non-native snake that eats their eggs and nestlings. In the summer, temperatures in the native range for black widowbirds are exceedingly hot. To cool themselves, the birds undergo a type of panting known as gular fluttering. This leads to evaporative water loss that cools the birds. This cooling is essential for __________.

• A) meiosis
• B) adaptive radiation
• C) homeostasis
• D) heterotrophy

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