Which of the Following Adaptations Would Not Produce an Increase

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adaptations would not produce an increase in an ectotherm's body temperature?

• A) Repeated contraction of flight muscles without movement
• B) Cluster or huddling behavior
• C) Decreased surface-to-surface contact with a cold environment
• D) Circulatory changes to maintain core or internal temperatures greater than the animal's peripheral temperatures
• E) Metabolism of brown fat

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