Phytoplankton production in the North Atlantic peaks in the spring and mostly comes to a halt in the winter. In the North Pacific, plankton production occurs throughout the winter months. This difference in productivity between the North Atlantic and Pacfic is due to: Group of answer choices

sunlight availability

salinity of the mixed layer

different species of plankton

thermocline

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.