An ectotherm has a lower caloric requirement than an endotherm of similar size.

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Ectotherms, also known as cold-blooded animals, rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. As a result, they have a lower metabolic rate and caloric requirement compared to endotherms, which can generate heat internally through metabolism. This is because ectotherms do not have to use energy to maintain a constant body temperature, whereas endotherms do. Thus, A is the correct answer.

An Ectotherm Has a Lower Caloric Requirement Than an Endotherm