Temporal heterothermy
A) Benefits ectotherms by enabling them to reach the thermoneutral zone.
B) Benefits ectotherms by allowing them to increase their metabolism, which speeds up digestion, nutrient absorption, and biosynthesis.
C) Benefits endotherms by enabling them to conserve energy when temperatures are cold.
D) B and C
Answer: D
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