Heat loss or heat gain depends upon the surface area of the organism's body. Explain with the help of a suitable example.

Heat loss or heat gain depends upon the surface area of the organism's

1.	Heat loss or heat gain depends upon the surface area of the organism's body. Explain with the help of a suitable example.
Answer» Small animal like hummingbird/shrew, have a larger surface area relative to their volume, they tend to loose heat when it is cold outside, hence spend much energy to generate body heat through metabolism.