Which of the following animals most likely uses the largest percentage of its energy budget for homeostatic regulation?
A) a marine jelly (an invertebrate) living deep in the ocean
B) a snake in a tropical forest
C) a shark swimming in the open ocean
D) a bird living year-round in a desert

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Birds living in desert environments face extreme temperatures and must regulate their body temperature to survive. This requires a significant amount of energy for thermoregulation, more so than the other animals listed, which are either ectothermic or live in more stable environments.

Which of the Following Animals Most Likely Uses the Largest