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Smaller animals have a larger surface area to volume ratio than bigger animals.
As a result, smaller animals experience faster …1? loss. To compensate for this, smaller animals must carry out …2? at an increased rate.
1.heat. 2.respiration
Explanation:
Smaller animals lose heat more quickly as a result of their bodies’ larger surface area to volume ratio.
Respiration is a process that releases heat, helping the body to keep warm.
So, to maintain their body temperature, smaller animals carry out more respiration.
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