Question

Which of the following is a modification of mammals from colder climates, according to Allen's Rule?

Options

• Longer ears and longer limbs

• Longer ears and shorter limbs

• Shorter ears and longer limbs

• Shorter ears and shorter limbs

Answer 1

Shorter ears and shorter limbs

Explanation:

In order to minimize the loss of body heat, mammals living in colder climates have shorter ears and limbs.