The costs of locomotion for animals moving at their optimal velocities are
A)lowest for swimmers.
B)highest for fliers.
C)lowest for runners.
D)highest for swimmers.

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Swimmers generally have the lowest cost of locomotion due to the buoyancy of water, which reduces the energy needed to support their body weight compared to runners and fliers.

The Costs of Locomotion for Animals Moving at Their Optimal