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Metabolic Rate




The Metabolic Rate is the overall rate of an animal's metabolism.

An animal's metabolic rate is affected by many factors including, it's size, it's level of activity and whether it is warm or cold blooded.

The higher its metabolic rate, the more food energy an animal needs in order to function.

Associated Terms: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Also see:
Metabolism

 


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