Which one of the following animals requires comparatively less energy for body maintenance?

Mosquito

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Bird

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Fish

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Elephant

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Solution

The correct option is A Mosquito
In mosquitoes, smaller body size caused by faster development lowers the energy needed for maintenance and reducing the need for food.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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Energy required for the movement of a smaller molecule is less when compared to a larger molecule.

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