___________ focuses on the relationship between body size and ambient temperature.
A) Allen's rule
B) Bergmann's rule
C) Neither of these

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Bergmann's rule states that populations of larger-bodied organisms tend to occupy colder environments, whereas smaller-bodied organisms tend to occupy warmer environments. This suggests that body size and ambient temperature are closely related. Allen's rule, on the other hand, states that animals in cold climates have shorter extremities to conserve body heat, while those in hot climates have longer extremities to dissipate heat.

___________ Focuses on the Relationship Between Body Size and Ambient