Picture a group of each of the following types of animals,in which the combined weight of the group is roughly the same (i.e. ,1 horse weighs 1,000 kg = 10 humans together weigh 1,000 kg = 10,000 flying squirrels together weigh 1,000 kg,etc. ).Which group will collectively require the most food?
A) Pygmy mice (average individual weight of 0.01 kg)
B) Flying squirrels (average individual weight of 0.1 kg)
C) Marmots (average individual weight of 5 kg)
D) Humans (average individual weight of 100 kg)
E) Horse (average individual weight of 1,000 kg)

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Smaller animals like pygmy mice have higher metabolic rates per unit of body weight compared to larger animals, so collectively they require more food.

Picture a Group of Each of the Following Types of Animals,in