The mechanism by which bumblebees and certain moths generate preflight heat in thoracic muscles involves

A) A metabolic futile cycle in carbohydrate metabolism
B) The simultaneous contraction of antagonistic flight muscles.
C) Rapid wing movement that avoids lift.
D) All of the above


Answer: D

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