A Reptile

question 66

Multiple Choice

A reptile

• A)is endothermic and has a body temperature that fluctuates as the animal derives its heat from the environment.
• B)is ectothermic and has a body temperature maintained by its own metabolism.
• C)is ectothermic and has a body temperature that fluctuates as the animal derives its heat from the environment.
• D)is endothermic and has a body temperature maintained by its own metabolism.

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