ectothermic Definition
of or relating to an organism that regulates its body temperature largely by exchanging heat with its surroundings; cold-blooded.
Using ectothermic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ectothermic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Reptiles are ectothermic animals.
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Ectothermic animals need to bask in the sun to warm up their bodies.
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Fish and amphibians are also ectothermic.
ectothermic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ectothermic
- poikilothermic
- cold-blooded
Antonyms for ectothermic
- endothermic
- warm-blooded
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Summary: ectothermic in Brief
'Ectothermic' [ˌɛktoʊˈθɜrmɪk] refers to organisms that regulate their body temperature by exchanging heat with their surroundings, such as reptiles, fish, and amphibians. These animals need to bask in the sun to warm up their bodies. 'Ectothermic' is synonymous with 'cold-blooded' and 'poikilothermic.'
