As demonstrated by the experiments of Huey and colleagues (1989)on thermoregulation in garter snakes,snakes have a wide range of options for behavioral thermoregulation during the day―so long as they avoid thin rocks or direct sunlight at noon―but during the evening they are most often observed ________. A) only on or under rocks that are of medium (20-40 cm) thickness B) on or under rocks that are of medium (20-40 cm) or thick (40 cm) thickness C) on or under rocks that are of thin (40 cm) E) avoiding rocks and moving to a deeper location under the surface

Question

As demonstrated by the experiments of Huey and colleagues (1989)on thermoregulation in garter snakes,snakes have a wide range of options for behavioral thermoregulation during the day―so long as they avoid thin rocks or direct sunlight at noon―but during the evening they are most often observed ________.
A) only on or under rocks that are of medium (20-40 cm) thickness
B) on or under rocks that are of medium (20-40 cm) or thick (>40 cm) thickness
C) on or under rocks that are of thin (<20 cm) or medium (20-40 cm) thickness
D) only on or under rocks that are thick (>40 cm)
E) avoiding rocks and moving to a deeper location under the surface

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During the evening, garter snakes are most often observed on or under rocks that are of medium (20-40 cm) or thick (>40 cm) thickness, as these rocks likely retain heat from the day, providing a stable and warm environment for the snakes. This behavior is part of their strategy for behavioral thermoregulation.

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