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What is a poikilotherm?
A poikilotherm is an organism that its temperature fluctuates based on the temperature of its surrounding.
Is there another word for a cold blooded animal?
The scientific term for a cold blooded animal is Poikilotherm it is also ectothermic
What is an ectothermic insect?
Ectotherm is an adjective used to describe an animal that is cold-blooded. Also known as poikilotherm.
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.
Na fish na fish?
Fish can fish for fish, because anglerfish can fish for other 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 its temperature fluctuates based on the temperature of its surrounding.
Is the panda a homeotherm?
No
What is the opposite of poikilothermic?
Homeotherm
Is a salamander a poikilotherm?
yes, their body temperatures can vary considerably
How does poikilotherm limit an organism?
Such animals can't live in very cold climate .
Is there another word for a cold blooded animal?
The scientific term for a cold blooded animal is Poikilotherm it is also ectothermic
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.
What is an ectothermic insect?
Ectotherm is an adjective used to describe an animal that is cold-blooded. Also known as poikilotherm.
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.
