38. Animal Form and Function
Thermoregulation
Problem 9b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionExplain why it would be impossible for a gorilla the size of King Kong to have fur. (Your answer should explain how the surface area to volume ratio of a normal-sized gorilla would compare to Kong's; relate this to the role of surface area and volume in heat generation and heat transfer, and consider the function of fur.)
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