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Animal science: thermoregulation
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Give examples of both spatial and temporal heterotherms:
Author: Sacha Forbes-LeithAnswer:
Spatial, penguins, use countercurrent heat exchange to keep their feet the same temperature as the ice compared to their warmed bodies. Temporal, bats, reduce their metabolism when at rest or hibernating.
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