Practice mode Animal husbandry

Compared with larger breeds, how does the body temperature of smaller poultry breeds differ?

Correct answer A. Higher

Explanation

Smaller birds have a greater surface area relative to their body mass and a faster metabolic rate, so lighter breeds run a slightly higher body temperature than heavy breeds.

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