Which of the following animals uses the largest percentage of its energy budget for homeostatic regulation?
A) a hydra
B) a marine jelly (an invertebrate)
C) a snake in a temperate forest
D) a desert insect
E) a desert bird

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Desert birds use the largest percentage of their energy budget for homeostatic regulation due to the extreme temperatures of their environment. They must expend significant energy to maintain their body temperature, especially in the face of high daytime temperatures and cold nights.

Which of the Following Animals Uses the Largest Percentage of Its