Monday, August 8, 2011
Ectothermic
Definition:
An ectothermic animal is one who cannot regulate its own body temperature, so its body temperature fluctuates according to its surroundings.
Ectothermic animals, or ectotherms, are commonly referred to as "cold-blooded." Examples of ectotherms are: reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
The opposite of an ectotherm is an endotherm.
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