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Which fish family is known for regional endothermy?
What is the function of the 'rete mirabile' in fish?
Which fish is known for having a heater organ in its cranium?
What is the advantage of heterothermy in the swimming musculature of certain fish?
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Which type of buoyancy is established and maintained by some fish species?
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What is the main function of the gas bladder in fish?
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What is the primary source of heat production for the heater organ in swordfish?
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Which fish family is not associated with regional endothermy?
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What is the ecological advantage of regional endothermy in fish?
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Which physiological trait is associated with fish exhibiting regional endothermy?
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What type of fish are ectothermic poikilotherms?
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What is the heat conductivity ratio between water and air?
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What is the heat capacity ratio between water and air?
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What is the main factor contributing to high rates of convective heat loss in water for fishes?
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Which term refers to the variation of body temperature with the environment?
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What is the term for the maintenance of constant body temperature?
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Which group has body temperature determined primarily by the environment?
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What does 'Regional endothermy' involve?
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What is an example of behavioral thermoregulation mentioned in the text?
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What is the preferred temperature range for energy conservation in Sculpin (Cottus extensus)?
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At what temperature do Sockeye Salmon (O. kisutch) digest after dusk?
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What percentage increase in growth rate is observed in Sculpin due to increased digestion efficiency?
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