In Nature, How Does an Ectothermic Animal Maintain a Constant

Question

In nature, how does an ectothermic animal maintain a constant body temperature on a cold day?
A) by basking in a sunny location
B) by increasing its rate of metabolism without basking
C) by eating more food, which creates heat as it's burned for energy
D) by shivering

Accepted Answer

Ectothermic animals, also known as cold-blooded animals, rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. On a cold day, they will seek out sunny locations to bask in the warmth of the sun and increase their body temperature.