During cold periods, marmots enter a state of torpor in order to alter their lower critical body temperature. In comparison to the body temperature of a bear during its long winter sleep, the temperature of the marmot drops _______, and the duration of the torpor is _______ the bear's period of sleep.
A) much more; much shorter than
B) much less; much shorter than
C) to about the same extent; much shorter than
D) much more; about the same as

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Marmots experience a significant drop in body temperature during torpor, more so than bears during hibernation. However, the duration of marmot torpor is much shorter than the bear's hibernation period.

During Cold Periods, Marmots Enter a State of Torpor in Order