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Hummingbirds are well adapted to obtain sugary nectar fromflowers, but they use some of the energy obtained from nectarwhen they forage for insects or spiders, as this individual isdoing. Explain why this foraging is necessary.
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This energy is primarily in the form of carbohydrates, which are necessary for the bird's high energy lifestyle. Show more…
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Hummingbirds are well adapted to obtain sugary nectar from flowers, but they use some of the energy obtained from nectar when they forage for insects and spiders. Explain why this foraging is necessary.
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