38. Animal Form and Function
Thermoregulation
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceIn the late fall, bats hibernate in clusters with many bats pressed together and holding on to one another. Which of the following statements does not represent an advantage of this behavior?
A
Less surface area is exposed to the environment.
B
In this configuration, less heat is needed for each bat, and therefore each bat requires less food.
C
Any heat generated by any bat is shared by other bats.
D
Huddling behavior decreases the amount of food needed for bats to stay warm.
E
Huddling behavior helps bats stay warm while they feed.
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