poikilothermic
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek words 'poikilos' meaning 'varied' and 'thermos' meaning 'heat', combined with the suffix '-ic' to form an adjective.
مثال
- The poikilothermic nature of reptiles allows them to thrive in diverse environments.
- Poikilothermic animals have the ability to adjust their metabolic rate based on external temperatures.
- The poikilothermic nature of fish makes them vulnerable to changes in water temperature.
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment