ectotherm

Noun

An organism that relies on external sources of body heat.

ریشه

From the Greek words 'ektos' meaning 'outside' and 'therme' meaning 'heat'.

مثال

• Reptiles are a classic example of ectotherms.
• Ectotherms regulate their body temperature through their environment.
• Fish are ectotherms, relying on the water temperature to maintain their body heat.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Reptile ectotherm ectotherm organism ectotherm regulation aquatic ectotherm