An example of an ectothermic organism that has few or no behavioral options when it comes to its ability to adjust its body temperature is a
A) terrestrial lizard.
B) sea star, a marine invertebrate.
C) bluefin tuna, a predatory fish.
D) hummingbird.
E) honeybee in a hive.

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Sea stars are ectothermic and live in marine environments that typically have relatively stable temperatures. They cannot regulate their own body temperature and have limited behavioral options to adjust to changes in temperature. Terrestrial lizards, bluefin tuna, and hummingbirds all have some ability to regulate their body temperature through behavior such as seeking shade or moving to different depths of water. Honeybees in a hive can regulate the temperature of the colony through collective behavior.

An Example of an Ectothermic Organism That Has Few or No