The Gila monster, a poisonous lizard, spends most of its life under rocks or burrowed in the ground. Which hypothesis most likely explains the Gila monster’s behavior?
a. The Gila monster has very few defenses and must hide from predators.
b. The Gila monster must hide underground or under rocks to ambush passing
prey.
c. The Gila monster feeds exclusively on small insects that live in the ground or
under rocks.
d. The Gila monster can only control its body temperature during hot desert days by
seeking cooler places.