Why mammals of colder region generally have shorter ears and limbs? I. To minimize their surface vol

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Why mammals of the colder region generally have shorter ears and limbs?

$I.$ To minimize their surface volume ratio

$II.$ To minimize heat loss

$III.$ To maximize their surface volume ratio

$IV.$ To maximize heat loss

Choose the correct combination from the given option

$I$ and $II$

$II$ and $III$

$III$ and $IV$

$I$ and $IV$

Solution

Allen's Rule According to Allen's rule, in endothermal animals of colder areas, the extremities like feet, tail, ears, etc. tend to get smaller as compared to their relatives in warmer region due to minimise the surface volume ratio so that the heat loss could be minimize

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