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Birds are considered endothermic vertebrates because they maintain a constant internal body temperature independent of their environment, primarily through metabolic processes. This ability allows them to remain active in varying temperatures, which is crucial for their survival and activities such as flight and foraging. Their high metabolic rates, coupled with adaptations like feathers for insulation, enable them to generate and retain heat efficiently.
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Is a skunk an endothermic vertebrate?
Yes. A skunk is an endothermic vertebrate, able to maintain its own body temperature. It is a mammal, and mammals and birds are endothermic vertebrates. The term 'endothermic' is the biological term for an animal that is warm-blooded. Vertebrate means it has a backbone.
What type of animal is an endothermic vertebrate who lays eggs?
There are two. The bird and the duck billed platypus.
Is a whale an endotherm or exotherm?
Yes. A dolphin is endothermic, able to maintain its own body temperature. It is a mammal, and mammals and birds are endothermic. The term 'endothermic' is the biological term for an animal that is warm-blooded.
What is the definition of the word bird?
Birds (class Aves) are winged, bipedal, endothermic (warm-blooded), vertebrate animals that lay eggs.
What ia a bird amphibian or reptile?
Neither, "Birds are winged, bipedal, endothermic (warm-blooded), egg-laying, vertebrate animals." (Wikipedia)
What is an endothermic vertebrate a Garter Snake or Leopard Frog or Shark Dolphin?
A Shark Dolphin is an endothermic vertebrate as it is a warm blooded mammal.
What are some examples of endothermic birds?
All of them are endothermic.
Is a sparrow an invertebrate or vertebrate?
Vertebrate...... it has a back bone therefore, is considered a vertebrate.
Are birds ectothermic or endothermic?
Birds are endothermic, meaning they can regulate their body temperature internally through metabolic processes. This allows them to maintain a relatively constant body temperature regardless of external environmental conditions.
What chordate groups are endothermic?
birds and mammals are endothermic chordates
Are flamingos vertebrate or invertebrate?
vertebrate, they are birds through much discovery, they are vertebrate.
Is a finch a vertebrate or invertebrate?
The goldfinch is a vertebrate. Like all birds, it has a backbone. Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates.
