Which behavior is not one of the thermoregulatory behaviors of a lizard (a poikilotherm)?
A) Staying in a burrow when the surface temperature is below 10°C
B) Basking in the sun during early morning hours
C) Moving into the shade during midday hours
D) Consuming ectothermic prey
E) Climbing rocks and brush to reach convective air streams

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Consuming ectothermic prey is not a thermoregulatory behavior. Thermoregulatory behaviors involve actions that help regulate body temperature, such as basking, seeking shade, or using environmental features to manage heat exchange.

Which Behavior Is Not One of the Thermoregulatory Behaviors of a Lizard