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ectotherm
[ ek-tuh-thurm ]
noun
, Zoology.
- a cold-blooded animal.
ectotherm
/ ĕk′tə-thûrm′ /
- A cold-blooded organism.
- Also called poikilotherm
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- ecto·thermic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ectotherm1
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Example Sentences
As cold-blooded ectotherms, they rely on their environment to control their body temperature, so few species can live too close to the poles—at least for now.
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