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What is a poikilotherm?
A poikilotherm is an organism that cannot regulate its body temperature internally and instead relies on external sources to control its temperature. This leads to fluctuations in body temperature based on the surrounding environment. Examples include reptiles, amphibians, and most fish.
What are an ectotherm an endotherm and a homeotherm?
An ectotherm is an animal that controls its body temperature through external means. As a result of this it is dependant on environmental heat sources (such as basking in the sun) and has a fairly low metabolic rate. An endotherm is an animal capable of producing heat by internal means (such as a high metabolism). A homeotherm is able to maintain a stable body temperature through a narrow range. Most endotherms are therefore homeotherms however some animals considered to be endotherms by definition such as some large fish lack the insulation and thermoregulation to maintain a constant internal body temperature and are therefore not considered homeotherms, but poikilotherms- where the body's temperature changes with the environment. Some ectotherms, for example tropical marine invertebrates live in warm waters that stay at a constant temperature. Therefore their body temperature does not fluctuate and they are considered ectothermic homeotherms.
Is there another word for a cold blooded animal?
The scientific term for a cold blooded animal is Poikilotherm it is also ectothermic
Na fish na fish?
Fish can fish for fish, because anglerfish can fish for other fish.
What are the 7 market forms of fish?
one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, skinny fish, fat fish, cat fish
What animals maintain a steady body temperature?
"Homeotherms" maintain a steady body temperature and are warm-blooded, as opposed to "Poikilotherms" which are cold-blooded.An example of a homeotherm is a Lion, an example of a poikilotherm is a Crocodile.
Can an animal be both cold and warm blooded IE can there be an animal whose body temperature is maintained homeotherm or changes in the environment poikilotherm depending on circumstances?
I'm not absolutely sure but i am pretty sure they can only be one. don't trust me though i might not be right.
What is a poikilotherm?
A poikilotherm is an organism that cannot regulate its body temperature internally and instead relies on external sources to control its temperature. This leads to fluctuations in body temperature based on the surrounding environment. Examples include reptiles, amphibians, and most fish.
Is the panda a homeotherm?
No
What is the opposite of poikilothermic?
Homeotherm
What is an example of a poikilotherm?
An example of a poikilotherm is a lizard. Poikilotherms are organisms that cannot regulate their body temperature internally and rely on external sources to maintain their body temperature.
Is a salamander a poikilotherm?
yes, their body temperatures can vary considerably
An animal that maintains its body temperature within a narrow range even when the environmental temperature varies is an example of a?
Homeotherms.
Is a hawk a homeotherm?
Yes...because it belongs to the class Aves,i.e, to the class of birds and homeothermality is a characteristic feature of the class Aves.
Are night cnidarians endothermic or ectothermic?
They are a special type of ectotherm called a poikilotherm meaning they have the same body temperature as their ambient surroundings.
Is lamprey Homeotherm?
No, lampreys are not homeotherms; they are ectothermic animals, meaning their body temperature is regulated by the surrounding environment. As jawless fish, lampreys typically inhabit cold freshwater or marine environments and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. This ectothermic characteristic influences their metabolic processes and behavior.
What do you suppose is a consequence of being a poikilotherm?
A consequence of being a poikilotherm, or an organism that cannot regulate its body temperature internally, is that its metabolic rate and activity levels are highly dependent on environmental temperatures. This makes poikilotherms more vulnerable to temperature fluctuations, which can limit their habitat range and affect their growth, reproduction, and survival. Additionally, they may require more time to warm up in cooler environments, impacting their ability to hunt or escape from predators.
