homotherm Definition
an animal that maintains a relatively constant body temperature, usually above that of the environment, by metabolic heat production.
Using homotherm: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homotherm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Mammals and birds are homotherms.
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Summary: homotherm in Brief
'Homotherm' [hoh-muh-thurm] refers to animals that maintain a relatively constant body temperature, usually higher than the environment, through metabolic heat production. Examples of homotherms include mammals and birds.
