You Have Been Observing a Species of Mammal That Appears

question 31

Multiple Choice

You have been observing a species of mammal that appears to enter a dormant phase where their metabolic activity is greatly reduced relative to the rest of the year.This change seems to be associated with a decreased length of daylight.What you have observed is often referred to as ___________.

• A) Diel migration
• B) Diapause
• C) Acclimatization
• D) None of the above

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