poikilotherm Definition
an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings.
Using poikilotherm: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poikilotherm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Reptiles are poikilotherms.
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Fish are also poikilotherms.
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Summary: poikilotherm in Brief
'Poikilotherm' [poi-ki-loh-thurm] refers to animals that have a body temperature that varies with the temperature of their surroundings. Examples of poikilothermic animals include reptiles and fish.
