Question

Which hummingbird adaptation is most advantageous for supporting their high metabolism?
a. entering torpor
b. long beak and tubular tongue
C. ability to hover
d. migration
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The hummingbird adaptation that is most advantageous for supporting their high metabolism is the entering torpor.

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I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The hummingbird adaptation

Answer 2

Hummingbirds' most efficient technique of energy conservation is to (a) enter into torpor.

Explanation:

• Torpid mammals can travel from a torpor site into the light at low body temperatures to passively rewarm and reduce energy consumption.
• Individuals in social torpor engage in a coordinated manner, and some species may eat or mate while torpid. Natural calamities such as fires and storms can be mitigated by a decrease in activity and an increase in torpor expression.
• Selection of adequate hibernacula and storage or hoarding of acceptable and sufficient amounts of fuel are examples of behaviors displayed before the torpor season.