Biology

Martha Rich

30 September, 10:49

A population of small lizards was displaced from its natural forest habitat to an adjacent meadow. The meadow lacks the shade provided by the forest trees, and therefore has a higher average temperature than the forest. Which of the following changes would you expect to see in the lizard to prevent overheating?

a. longer estivation

b. earlier onset of hibernation

c. darker skin pigmentation

d. greater time spent basking in the sun