Which Term Refers to Physiological Changes in Ectotherms, Known to Occur

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to physiological changes in ectotherms, known to occur when they get used to temperature rising in the summer?

• A) estivation
• B) thermal acclimatization
• C) hypothermia
• D) hyperthermia

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