The table below shows the rate of carbon dioxide production of a desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) at different ambient temperatures.
| Ambient temperature of the desert iguana in ∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C | Rate of carbon dioxide production in cm3 g−1 h−1\text{cm}^3\text{ g}^{-1}\text{ h}^{-1}cm3 g−1 h−1 |
|---|---|
| 18 | 0.08 |
| 24 | 0.19 |
| 30 | 0.41 |
| 36 | 0.88 |
Describe the relationship between ambient temperature and the rate of carbon dioxide production in the desert iguana.
