Do spherical ovens conserve heat better than others?

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How does blackbody physics explain its ideal (or practical) shape for greatest thermal efficiency?
 

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I may be oversimplifying here, but isn't it quite obvious? When you minimize the surface area, heat transfer is less efficient.
 
Might thermal conservation by a blackbody be a function of temperature alone?
 

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