ectotherm
معنی فارسی
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ریشه و کاربرد
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
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals