poikilothermal
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:Frogs are ectothermic and therefore poikilothermal, relying on environmental temperatures to control their body temperature.
Definition:Characteristic of or relating to animals that depend on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.
From ectothermic
Example:Fish are considered cold-blooded or poikilothermal, adapting to the water temperature they inhabit.
Definition:An animal that can maintain its body temperature in response to the temperature of its surroundings, typically lower than that of endotherms.
From cold-blooded
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