poikilothermous
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek words 'poikilos' meaning 'varied' and 'thermos' meaning 'heat', combined with the suffix '-ous' to form an adjective.
مثال
- The poikilothermous nature of reptiles allows them to adapt to different climates.
- Poikilothermous animals rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.
- The poikilothermous nature of fish makes them highly adaptable to changes in water temperature.
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment