Which statement best represents the difference between ectotherms and endotherms?
A) Ectotherms rely on homeostatic mechanisms to maintain body temperature.
B) Ectotherms have a very high daily energy expenditure.
C) Endotherms rely on behavior modification to maintain their body temperature.
D) Ectotherms derive heat from metabolic processes.
E) Ectotherms animals outnumber endotherms.

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Ectotherms are more numerous than endotherms because they include a wide variety of animals such as reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, whereas endotherms primarily include birds and mammals.

Which Statement Best Represents the Difference Between Ectotherms and Endotherms