Poikilothermic organisms, also known as ectotherms, are those whose body temperature varies with the environment, such as reptiles, amphibians, and fish. In contrast, endothermic organisms, or warm-blooded animals, maintain a constant internal body temperature regardless of external conditions, which includes birds and mammals. Therefore, poikilothermic and endothermic organisms belong to different physiological categories and do not overlap.
Butterflies are ectothermic organisms, meaning they rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature. They are poikilothermic, which means their body temperature fluctuates with the temperature of their environment.
Such animals can't live in very cold climate .
Endothermic organisms generate their own body heat. Exothermic organisms cannot.
Endothermic organisms generate their own body heat. Exothermic organisms cannot.
Poikilothermic
Poikilothermic means cold blooded.
Poikilothermic organisms, often referred to as "cold-blooded" animals, do not maintain a constant internal body temperature. Instead, their body temperature varies with the ambient environment. This means that their metabolic processes and activity levels can fluctuate significantly based on external temperatures. Examples of poikilothermic animals include reptiles, amphibians, and most fish.
A 4-chambered heart.
Birds and mammals are endothermic organisms, meaning they can regulate their body temperature internally. This is in contrast to ectothermic organisms, like reptiles and amphibians, which rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.
Homeotherm
Yes
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