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Giant squids are ectotherms, meaning their body temperature is largely regulated by the surrounding water temperature. Unlike endotherms, which can maintain a stable internal temperature regardless of the environment, ectotherms rely on external conditions to regulate their metabolic processes. This adaptation is common in many marine animals, allowing them to thrive in various oceanic environments.
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Are puffins endotherms or ectotherms?
They are endotherms
Are grizzly bears endotherms or ectotherms?
The black bear is endothermic
Are doves endotherms or ectotherms?
endothermic
Are mice ectotherms or endotherms?
Endotherm.
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 Salamanders ectotherms?
Salamanders are endotherms.
Are dolphins ectotherms?
No, a dolphin is a mammal and all mammals are endotherms.
How do metabolic rates of ectotherms and endotherms compare?
Ectotherms have lower metabolic rates than endotherms because they rely on external sources of heat for regulating their body temperature, while endotherms generate heat internally. Endotherms have higher metabolic rates to maintain their body temperature within a narrow range, compared to ectotherms whose metabolic rates can vary more with environmental temperature.
What is the opposite of ectotherms?
The opposite of ectothermic is endothermic. Ectotherms maintain their body temperature by behavior rather than metabolism. Endotherms maintain a warm, consistent body temperature with the use of energy.
What classes of vertebrates are endotherms?
birds mammals fish(also ectotherms)
Are toy poodles endotherms or ectotherms?
All mammals are endothermic (warm blooded). Ectotherms are cold blooded animals like snakes and lizards.
