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Chapter 51.3, Problem 1SB
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The change in the behavior of Anolis lizards with elevation in the Dominican Republic.
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Amidst climate change, a number of species worldwide are facing changes in behavior in an effort to adapt to the changing habitats. The species, like lizards, are moving to higher elevations from their normal breeding grounds to adjust their body temperature.
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