Explain what advantage a large surface area to volume ratio will provide for a penguin living in Antarctica

A large surface area to volume ratio will decrease the rate of heat loss from the penguin. In the cold environment of Antarctica this means that the penguin needs to expend less energy to maintain its body temperature and can instead use it for growth, reproduction etc.

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