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Does a relationship exist between body mass and metabolic rate?

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Yes

Explanation: The relationship between mass and metabolic rate holds true across many species, and even follows a specific mathematical equation. ... Because of this, a smaller animal would need more energy and a higher metabolic rate to maintain a constant internal temperature (in an environment below its body temperature).

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