In Response to a Specific Type of Environmental Variation, the Burmese

question 54

Multiple Choice

In response to a specific type of environmental variation, the Burmese python can drastically increase the size of its heart and length of its intestines in less than 2 days. What environmental variation causes this drastic change?

• A) variation in predators
• B) variation in availability of food
• C) variation in availability of mates
• D) variation in temperature

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