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What is an ectothermic insect?

Updated: 8/10/2023

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Ectotherm is an adjective used to describe an animal that is cold-blooded. Also known as poikilotherm.

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An insect that cannot regulate its body temperature. The body temperature is determined by, and often the same as, the surrounding environment. :)

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Are Blob fish endothermic or ectothermic?

they are ectothermic

Is a caterpillars a cold or warm blooded animaLS?

All insects (this includes caterpillars, as they are insect larvae) are ectothermic...or cold-blooded. They do not produce internal heat.

Are snakes ecthothermic?

All tortoises are ectothermic, which is commonly referred to as 'cold-blooded'. Tortoises are reptiles, and all reptiles are ectothermic, as are fish and amphibians. Their body temperature is dependent on external environmental conditions.

Does ectothermic mean cold blood or changing blood?

ectothermic means cold blooded.! its the truth

Are birds ectothermic?

No they are not. They are considered endotherms.

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Are anthropods ectothermic or endothermic?

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Is a poodle ectothermic?

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Are newts ectothermic?

Newts are Ectothermic

Are newts endotherms or ectothermic?

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Are arthropods endothermic or ectothermic?

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Are echinoderms ectothermic or endothermic?

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Do cockroaches like hot or cold weather?

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Are iguanas ectothermic or endothermic?

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