Marine Homeotherms Have a Problem in Sea Water Because

Question

Marine homeotherms have a problem in sea water because
A) They are always in variable temperature conditions
B) They have low concentrations of hemoglobin
C) They are likely to be losing heat to the water
D) Sea water tends to cool down much faster than air

Accepted Answer

Marine homeotherms maintain a constant body temperature, and since water has a high heat capacity and conducts heat away from the body more efficiently than air, they are likely to lose heat to the surrounding water.