This temperature is its inherent preferred temperature, or its defending temperature. This temperature correlates with a. temperature optimum for enzymatic activity for that organism. Environment has multiple environmental niches. Animals like lizards take advantage of this by basking and burrowing. C. Advantages and Disadvantages 1.
Less energy is needed to survive.
Entirely dependent on environment. If the environment isn't warm, the animal can't heat up. Animals are vulnerable during warm up period. Animals spend a lot of time at temperatures other than their preferred temperature. In some environments, thermal heterogeneity is difficult to find.