Based on surface-area to volume considerations,we would predict that populations of mammals that live in colder climates should have _______ bodies than populations of the same species in warm climates.

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Mammals in colder climates would need to conserve heat more efficiently, so they would have smaller bodies to reduce their surface area to volume ratio. This would reduce the amount of heat lost to the environment through their skin.

Based on Surface-Area to Volume Considerations,we Would Predict That Populations