A negative allometric relationship between forelimb length (dependent variable) and body mass/size (independent variable) of animals would mean that $\qquad$
a. there is no relationship between forelimb length and animal size
b. larger animals have comparatively shorter forelimbs, compared to smaller animals
c. forelimbs grow faster than hindlimbs
d. larger animals have shorter forelimbs than smaller animals
e. larger animals have comparatively longer forelimbs, compared to smaller animals

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***B*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Allometric Relationships⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹In a negative allometric relationship, as the body size of an animal increases, the relative size of its forelimbs increases at a slower rate, resulting in larger animals having comparatively shorter forelimbs than smaller animals.⚹◊What is an allometric relationship in biology and how does it relate to forelimb length and body size in animals?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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