Question

The majority of non-mammalian or non-avian animals are ectotherms and rely on the environment as their heat source. Which of the following are ectotherms:
a. Penguin
b. Chicken
c. Sea urchin
d. Western fence lizard
e. Koala
e. Turtle
f. Xenopus (African clawed frog)
g. Fruit fly
h. Anteater

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - Western fence lizard , Xenopus (African clawed frog) , Fruit Fly , Turtle , and Sea urchin.

Explanation:

An ectotherm is an organism that also known as the cold-blooded animal. Such animals experience body temperature regulation based on the external atmosphere or condition like sunlight and other condition.

This group includes a different group of animals such as reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates. From the given options the cold-blooded animals or ectotherm are known are - Western fence lizard , Xenopus (African clawed frog) , Fruit Fly , Turtle , and Sea urchin as their internal physiological conditions does not play a major role in regulation of body temperature and external conditions play a major role.

Thus, the correct answer is - Western fence lizard , Xenopus (African clawed frog) , Fruit Fly , Turtle , and Sea urchin.