How Does the Skunk Cabbage Maintain the Temperature of Its

question 34

Multiple Choice

How does the skunk cabbage maintain the temperature of its inflorescence 15C to 35C above air ambient temperature?

• A) metabolizing starch at a very high rate
• B) orienting the inflorescence perpendicular to the sun's rays
• C) maintaining a bowl shape which reflects and concentrates solar energy
• D) maintaining a cushion shape
• E) extending its inflorescence along the ground to maximize conductive heat gain

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