Which organism is most likely to have the highest assimilation efficiency?
A)an endothermic carnivore, such as a lion
B)an ectothermic carnivore, such as a snake
C)an endothermic herbivore, such as a deer
D)an ectothermic herbivore, such as a grasshopper

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Endothermic carnivores like lions have high assimilation efficiency because they consume nutrient-rich animal tissues and have efficient digestive systems to extract energy from their prey.

Which Organism Is Most Likely to Have the Highest Assimilation