In nature, how does an ectothermic animal maintain a constant body temperature on a cold day?
A) by basking in a sunny location
B) by increasing its rate of metabolism without basking
C) by eating more food, which creates heat as it's burned for energy
D) by shivering

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Ectothermic animals, also known as cold-blooded animals, rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. On a cold day, they will seek out sunny locations to bask in the warmth of the sun and increase their body temperature.

In Nature, How Does an Ectothermic Animal Maintain a Constant