Which eats more for its size (volume)?
A)a man
B)a mouse
C)an elephant
D)each eats approximately an amount of food in proportion to its size.
This is because
E)the smaller the animal is, the more radiating area it has proportional to its volume.
F)the larger the animal is, the more radiating area it has proportional to its volume.
G)neither of these has any bearing on the dietary behavior of living creatures.

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Smaller animals like mice have a higher metabolic rate relative to their body size compared to larger animals, requiring them to consume more food proportionate to their size. This is because they have a larger surface area relative to their volume, leading to more heat loss and a higher metabolic rate to maintain body temperature.

Which Eats More for Its Size (Volume)