ectotherm

n. an animal whose body temperature is largely regulated by the environment, which is the source of most of its heat. Examples include snakes and bees. Such animals, formerly called poikilotherms, are popularly described as cold-blooded. Compare endotherm. —ectothermic adj.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

upper threshold

the maximum intensity of a stimulus that can be perceived without pain.