Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 40, Problem 13TYK
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Introduction: Ectotherms are cold-blooded organisms, and their body temperature regulation is based on the external sources. For example, the heated surface of rocks or sunlight or heat sources of the environment. It allows ectotherms to function at appropriate efficient
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