Weddell Seals Employ Which Behavior(s) in Order to Reduce Metabolic

question 55

Multiple Choice

Weddell seals employ which behavior(s) in order to reduce metabolic costs during a dive?

• A) Gliding alone
• B) Alternation of stroking and gliding
• C) Continuous stroking
• D) Gliding and alternation of stroking and gliding

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