Ectotherm definition
An organism that depends on external sources for its body heat.
noun
An organism that depends on external sources for its body heat.
noun
A cold-blooded organism.
(biology) A cold-blooded animal which regulates its body temperature by exchanging heat with its surroundings.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
ectotherm
Plural:
ectotherms