cold-blooded animals

Animals, such as reptiles, fishes, and amphibians, that cannot control their body temperature and therefore become sluggish in cold weather. (Compare warm-blooded animals.)

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Nearby words

cold warrior, cold wave, cold work, cold, common, cold-blooded, cold-blooded animals, cold-chisel, cold-cock, cold-cure resin, cold-draw, cold-drawn

Note

Cold-blooded animals are often seen sunning themselves to warm up.

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