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The figure given above is a diagrammatic representation of response of organisms to abiotic factors. What do A, B and C represent respectively?
The figure given above is a diagrammatic representation of response of organisms to abiotic factors. What do A, B and C represent respectively?
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The correct option is A A- Regulator, B- Conformer, C- Partial regulator
A regulator is also known as an endotherm. A regulator uses internal control mechanisms to maintain the optimum temperature needed for its body to function. Mammals and birds are examples of regulators. They are often described as warm blooded, because they maintain a constant body temperature. For example, if the climate around a regulator gets hotter, the animal can adjust its metabolism to lessen the need for heat production. A conformer is also called as an ectotherm. A conformer cannot regulate its own internal temperature so it must adapt its behavior, physically moving itself to environments with optimum temperatures. Reptiles, amphibians and insects are all conformers and are often referred to as cold blooded. For example, a lizard may lie on a rock in the sun to raise its body temperature, as it cannot regulate it internally. Partial regulators are conforming in relatively normal conditions but they become regulating as conditions get more difficult.
A regulator is also known as an endotherm. A regulator uses internal control mechanisms to maintain the optimum temperature needed for its body to function. Mammals and birds are examples of regulators. They are often described as warm blooded, because they maintain a constant body temperature. For example, if the climate around a regulator gets hotter, the animal can adjust its metabolism to lessen the need for heat production.
A conformer is also called as an ectotherm. A conformer cannot regulate its own internal temperature so it must adapt its behavior, physically moving itself to environments with optimum temperatures. Reptiles, amphibians and insects are all conformers and are often referred to as cold blooded. For example, a lizard may lie on a rock in the sun to raise its body temperature, as it cannot regulate it internally.
Partial regulators are conforming in relatively normal conditions but they become regulating as conditions get more difficult.
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