Figure 39.2
The most energetically efficient locomotion per unit mass is likely
A) running by a 50-gram rodent.
B) running by a 40-kg ungulate.
C) flying by a 100-g bird.
D) swimming by a 10-g minnow (bony fish).
E) swimming by a 100-kg tuna (bony fish).

Question

Figure 39.2
The most energetically efficient locomotion per unit mass is likely
A) running by a 50-gram rodent. 
B) running by a 40-kg ungulate. 
C) flying by a 100-g bird. 
D) swimming by a 10-g minnow (bony fish). 
E) swimming by a 100-kg tuna (bony fish).

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The Answer of  Figure 39.2
The most energetically efficient locomotion per unit mass is likely
A) running by a 50-gram rodent. 
B) running by a 40-kg ungulate. 
C) flying by a 100-g bird. 
D) swimming by a 10-g minnow (bony fish). 
E) swimming by a 100-kg tuna (bony fish).

Figure 39.2 The Most Energetically Efficient Locomotion Per Unit Mass Is Likely