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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Stocky bodies in cold-climate populations follow which ecological rule?
Options
A Allen's Rule
B Bergmann's Rule
Correct Answer
C Gloger's Rule
D Cope's Rule
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bergmann's Rule states that within a species, populations in colder climates have stockier, more compact bodies with lower surface area-to-volume ratio to minimize heat loss.

Hint

Recall the rule about body size and climate.

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