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Explain why cold blooded organisms like reptiles have a higher rate of secondary productivity than warm blooded mammals

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Cold-blooded animals have a higher rate of secondary productivity because their bodies can preserve energy, especially during the hibernation period. Warm-blooded animals, on the contrary, releases more energy in a cold environment. This makes them hunt for more food to gain sufficient biomass and heat.

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Cold-blooded animals have a higher rate of secondary productivity because their bodies can preserve energy, especially during the hibernation period. Warm-blooded animals, on the contrary, releases more energy in a cold environment. This makes them hunt for more food to gain sufficient biomass and heat.



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