Which of the following accurately describe(s) ectotherms compared to endotherms of similar size at similar body temperatures? (Select all correct choices.)
A. Ectotherm metabolic rates are about 25%
those of endotherms.
B. Ectotherms cannot sustain prolonged
activity for as long as endotherms can.
C. Ectotherms can survive much longer
periods without food than can endotherms.
D. Ectotherm metabolic rates decrease as
body temperature increases.
E. Ectotherms never reach activity levels of
endotherms.
A,B,C
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