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According to Allen's Rule, the mammals from colder climates have

A

shorter ears and longer limbs

B

longer ears and shorter limbs

C

longer ears and longer limbs

D

shorter ears and shorter limbs

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c

Allen's Rule says that in cold climate, the animals have shorter ears and limbs to minimise heat loss. Thus the correct answer is (d).
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