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Endotherms are able to maintain a constant internal body temperature. Which is one property of endotherms that allows them to complete this task?A: well-developed lungs that deliver oxygen to the bloodB: a low metabolic rate that releases a small amount of heatC: an insulated body covering, such as fur or feathersD: a thin skin that readily absorbs heat from sunlight

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The correct answer is the letter C: an insulated body covering, such as fur or feathers

Endotherms mainly use internally generated heat in order to maintain body temperature. This will cause their body temperature tends to stay steady regardless of the environment. On the other hand, ectotherms depend mainly on external heat sources and their body temperature changes with the temperature of the environment.

Examples of endotherms are birds and mammals

Examples of ectotherms are fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.

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