An example of an ectothermic organism that has few or no behavioral options when it comes to its ability to adjust its body temperature is a ________.
A) sea star living deep in the ocean
B) bass living in a farm pond
C) hummingbird flying through a prairie
D) honeybee in a hive on a rural farm

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Ectothermic organisms are dependent on their environment for regulating their body temperature. A sea star living deep in the ocean has limited options since the temperature of the deep ocean waters remains relatively constant. In contrast, other organisms like the bass, hummingbird, and honeybee have access to more behavioral options to regulate their body temperature.

An Example of an Ectothermic Organism That Has Few or No