Home > Term: Ectothermic
Ectothermic
Having an internal body temperature that is dependent on the surrounding temperature. Most aquatic animals are ectotherms; also caled poikilothermal or "cold blooded".
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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