An Example of an Organism That Has Only Behavioral Controls

Question

An example of an organism that has only behavioral controls over its body temperature is the
A) green frog.
B) penguin.
C) bluefin tuna.
D) house sparrow.
E) gray wolf.

Accepted Answer

Green frogs are ectotherms, meaning they rely on external sources of temperature to regulate their body heat. Unlike endotherms, which can regulate their body temperature through internal physiological means (like sweating or shivering), ectotherms like the green frog must use behavioral adaptations (like basking in the sun or seeking shade) to control their body temperature.