The Maximum Sprinting Speeds of Lizards

question 69

Multiple Choice

The maximum sprinting speeds of lizards

• A) are always highest near a body temperature of 40°C.
• B) are often well-correlated with the average body temperature of the species in nature.
• C) often peak at lower temperatures.
• D) are uncorrelated with body temperature.

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