After a meal,ectotherms often situate themselves in a warm and or sunny spot.This can be critical to the health of the animal.Why is this process important?

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The digestive process is enzyme catalyzed, and an increase in temperature can increase the rate of these reactions. This is why ectotherms often situate themselves in warm or sunny spots after a meal, to increase their body temperature and speed up the digestion process. An increase of 10 degrees Celsius can increase the rate of enzyme-driven reactions 2-3 times the original rate.

After a Meal,ectotherms Often Situate Themselves in a Warm and or Sunny