INSTRUCTIONS— Do not copy in Google or Bartleby. Plagarize Checker will be used— Highlight the "Key Ideas" of your answer orDuring the winter, many species of amphibians and reptiles gointo a hibernation-like state called overwintering. They eat littleno food, slow their metabolism and breathing ratedramatically, and most of their bodily functions shut down.Interestingly, many of these species choose to spend the winterunderwater. Why might it be advantageous to overwinter at thebottom of a pond rather than on land?

During the winter, many species of amphibians and reptiles go into a hibernation-like state called overwintering. They eat little or no food, slow their metabolism and breathing rate dramatically, and most of their bodily functions shut down. Interestingly, many of these species choose to spend the winter underwater. Why might it be advantageous to overwinter at the bottom of a pond rather than on land?

During the winter, many species of amphibians and reptiles go into a hibernation-like state called overwintering. They eat little or no food, slow their metabolism and breathing rate dramatically, and most of their bodily functions shut down. Interestingly, many of these species choose to spend the winter underwater. Why might it be advantageous to overwinter at the bottom of a pond rather than on land?

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Chapter6: Raising Ornamental Fish

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