As part of a surveying expedition, you find a hummingbird with a loss of function mutation that prevents this hummingbird from entering daily torpor. With all other variables the same, you would expect this hummingbird to _______ compared to a hummingbird that does not have this mutation.

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Daily torpor is a physiological adaptation that allows animals to conserve energy during times of inactivity or reduced food availability. Without this adaptation, the hummingbird would need to maintain a more constant body temperature, leading to higher energy expenditure.

As Part of a Surveying Expedition, You Find a Hummingbird