Many species of reptiles can use special cells called chromatophores to change the coloring of their skin. If a reptile wants to maximize the amount of solar radiation it can receive, it should do which of the following? Use its chromatophores to lighten its skin coloration and increase its albedo Use its chromatophores to darken its skin coloration and decrease its albedo Use its chromatophores to lighten its skin coloration and decrease its albedo Use its chromatophores to darken its skin coloration and increase its albedo
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