Register
African elephants flap their large ears to cool off. Which biology theme does this phenomenon represent?
37.1k views
0 votes
African elephants flap their large ears to cool off. Which biology theme does this phenomenon represent?

User Rahul Sagore
by
8.3k points

2 Answers

2 votes
Stimulus. The elephant gets hot and so internal stimuli lie respond by finding ways to cool it down, in this case, flapping their ears.
User Einius
by
8.3k points
1 vote
It's energy transfer, the blood circulates through the ears as they flap which keeps the animal cool.
User Cheticamp
by
8.9k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Troorl
asked May 7, 2017 163k views
African elephants flap their large ears to cool off. Which biology theme does this phenomenon represent?
Troorl asked May 7, 2017
by Troorl
8.2k points
1 answer
5 votes
163k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
Two methods of active transport
What is the phenotype of a heterozygous person using T for tall and t for short
Link Copied!