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Why is thermoregulation best seen in larger animals than in smaller ones?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Thermoregulation**: - Thermoregulation refers to the process by which an organism maintains its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is different. This is crucial for the survival of organisms as it affects metabolic processes. 2. **Surface Area to Volume Ratio**: - Larger animals have a greater volume compared to their surface area than smaller animals. This means that they have more mass (which generates heat) relative to the area through which they can lose heat. ...
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