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Organisms and Populations

According to Allen's rule the mammals from colder climate have
A. Longer ears and shorter limbs
B. Shorter ears and shorter limbs
C. Shorter ears and longer limbs
D. Longer ears and longer limbs

B. Shorter ears and shorter limbs

Mammals have shorter ears and limbs to minimize heat loss. This is called Allen's rule.
Seals (aquatic mammals) have a thick layer of fat (blubber) below their skin that acts as an insulator and reduces excessive loss of body heat.

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