Which of the following is not one of the thermoregulatory behaviors of a lizard (an ectotherm)?
A) Staying in a burrow when the surface temperature is below 10°C
B) Basking in the sun during early morning hours
C) Moving into the shade during midday hours
D) Pressing its cool body to the ground during the midday hours
E) Consuming prey that is ectothermic

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Consuming prey that is ectothermic is not a thermoregulatory behavior. Thermoregulation involves behaviors that help maintain body temperature, such as basking, seeking shade, or staying in burrows.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Thermoregulatory