A, B, C, and D are all species that live in arctic climates. Note that species B's temperature ranges in the winter, while species C's temperature ranges in the winter and summer. Given the above information on the species' metabolism and body temperatures, please answer the following questions.    Between Species A and Species D-- Which species is likely to be larger?   Question options:   Species A   Species D   Which species is most likely an ectotherm?    Question options:   Species A   Species B   Species C   Species D   Which species is most likely practicing hibernation?    Question options:   Species A   Species B   Species C   Species D

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A, B, C, and D are all species that live in arctic climates. Note that species B's temperature ranges in the winter, while species C's temperature ranges in the winter and summer.

Given the above information on the species' metabolism and body temperatures, please answer the following questions. 

 

Between Species A and Species D-- Which species is likely to be larger?

 

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Species A

 

Species D

 

Which species is most likely an ectotherm? 

 

Question options:

 

Species A

 

Species B

 

Species C

 

Species D

 

Which species is most likely practicing hibernation? 

 

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Species A

 

Species B

 

Species C

 

Species D

SPECIES AND METABOLIC RATES
Species A
Winter Summer
800
37.1
Metabolic rate (0₂/h) 2000
Body temperature (°C) 37.1
Species B
Winter
Summer
Metabolic rate (0₂/h)
600
1200
Body temperature (°C) 2.1 - 36.5 36.5
Species C
Winter
Summer
Metabolic rate (0₂/h)
400
800
Body temperature (°C) | 5.3 - 13.5 12.8 - 28.4
Species D
Winter Summer
4000
1600
37.1
Metabolic rate (02/h)
Body temperature (°C) 37.1
Transcribed Image Text:SPECIES AND METABOLIC RATES Species A Winter Summer 800 37.1 Metabolic rate (0₂/h) 2000 Body temperature (°C) 37.1 Species B Winter Summer Metabolic rate (0₂/h) 600 1200 Body temperature (°C) 2.1 - 36.5 36.5 Species C Winter Summer Metabolic rate (0₂/h) 400 800 Body temperature (°C) | 5.3 - 13.5 12.8 - 28.4 Species D Winter Summer 4000 1600 37.1 Metabolic rate (02/h) Body temperature (°C) 37.1
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