The flight muscles of insects:
A) result in a heat-deficit problem for insects.
B) contain more mitochondria than any known variety of muscle.
C) only contract in direct response to stimulation by nerves.
D) are capable of supporting flight under a wide range of cool, warm, and hot temperatures.
E) can be insulated by feathers, scales, or fur.

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Insect flight muscles are highly specialized and contain a large number of mitochondria to meet the high energy demands of flight.

The Flight Muscles of Insects