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An ectotherm is an animal whose body temperature depends on external sources. Hippos cannot regulate their own temperature, they live in water during the day and feed at dusk when the temperature is cooler. They are therefore ectotherms
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Can you list ectotherms?
Reptiles (Lizards and Snakes) are ectotherms Amphibians are ectotherms
Are sea turtles endotherms or ectotherms?
Ectotherms their body temperature changes with the environment
Are amphibians endotherns or ectotherns?
Endotherms are warmblooded, ectotherms are coldblooded, so amphibians are ectotherms.
Are all insect ectotherms?
Yes. As a rule of thumb; all animals are ectotherms except for mammals and birds.
Why do ectotherms hibernate?
ectotherms' body temperature change with surrounding climate. hence to avoid exposure to cool temperatures, they hibernate.
Where is hippopotamus is from?
=there are two kinds of hippopotamus such as the river hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus but both live in Africa.=
Are doves endotherms or ectotherms?
endothermic
Are puffins endotherms or ectotherms?
They are endotherms
Are mice ectotherms or endotherms?
Endotherm.
Where is the hippopotamus from?
=there are two kinds of hippopotamus such as the river hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus but both live in africa.=
Are fish ectothermic or endothermic?
Fishes Are Actually Ectotherms Because The Live Blow Water And Not On Land.
Are toy poodles endotherms or ectotherms?
All mammals are endothermic (warm blooded). Ectotherms are cold blooded animals like snakes and lizards.
